National Breastfeeding Support, Implementation, and Hospital Quality Improvement Initiative
Forecast
Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP plans to offer grants to any type of organization. It expects to make about 3 awards worth $21.5 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around January 25, 2027, with applications due around March 26, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 25, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards3
- Total funding$21.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | January 25, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | March 26, 2027 |
| Expected award date | September 30, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
N/A
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NOFO will support three complementary components to (1) engage national, state, and community partners; (2) provide training and technical assistance to funded recipients and healthcare organizations to use data, conduct quality improvement, and support healthcare referral networks; and (3) support U.S. and territorial maternity hospitals to safely implement and sustain evidence-based breastfeeding-supportive maternity care.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Benjamin Olivari, nkm7@cdc.gov, 404-498-5840.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for National Breastfeeding Support, Implementation, and Hospital Quality Improvement Initiative?
Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for National Breastfeeding Support, Implementation, and Hospital Quality Improvement Initiative?
Expected deadline March 26, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
About $21.5 million in total across about 3 awards.
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