# State Maternal Health Innovation Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-23-108-state-maternal-health-innovation-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346215

> Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 23 awards worth $23.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 2, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-23-108 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 2, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 23 |
| Total funding | $23.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.110 |

## Who can apply

- 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)
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants include any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 5304 (formerly cited as 25 U.S.C. 450b)). See 42 CFR 51a.3(a). Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to apply. 2. Cost

## What the grant funds

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the FY 2023 State Maternal Health Innovation (State MHI) program. The purpose of this program is to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) 1 by supporting state-led demonstrations focused on improving maternal health and addressing maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming. This program also engages public health professionals, providers, payers, and consumers through state-led Maternal Health Task Forces (MHTF). These Task Forces review state-specific maternal health data and then implement evidence-based interventions and innovations that address critical gaps. FY 2023 funding for this program seeks to provide support to expand to new states focused on improving maternal health. Potential applicants should design submissions to implement innovations to improve health outcomes, develop state-specific plans that will guide maternal health efforts, and enhance measurement of maternal health outcomes. Program Goal The goal of the State Maternal Health Innovation Program is to improve maternal health in the United States. This will be achieved by supporting multidisciplinary collaboration; collecting and analyzing maternal health data; and promoting and executing innovation in maternal health service delivery to advance evidence-informed strategies and achieve a measurable impact. Program Objectives The program objectives to be accomplished during the period of performance to support programs goals, are: • By September 29, 2024, 100 percent of recipients will have developed a draft strategic plan to improve maternal health, including addressing identified health disparities and other gaps and incorporating activities outlined in the State Title V Needs Assessment. The Maternal Health Strategic Plan should reflect the most recent maternal health data available. • By September 29, 2024, 100 percent of recipients will use annual maternal health data to report on and implement culturally and linguistically appropriate and innovative approaches to address identified needs and disparities.

## Questions people ask

### Is HRSA-23-108 still open?

No. It closed on June 2, 2023. A newer notice is open: HRSA-27-072, closes January 8, 2027 (62 days left).

### Who can apply for State Maternal Health Innovation Program?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for State Maternal Health Innovation Program?

Closed June 2, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $23.0 million in total across about 23 awards.

### Who has won Special Projects of Regional and National Significance grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center. The program made 842 awards worth $1.4 billion in that time.