HRSA-25-028: Partnership for National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Women's Initiative for Screening and Health (WISH) (HRSA-27-072). Status: Closes January 8, 2027 (62 days left). It is in our archive of Health Resources and Services Administration notices from 2024.
Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $3.1 million in total. Applications closed on January 3, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 3, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$3.1 million
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 3, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 3, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
These types of domestic organizations may apply: Public institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Non-profits with or without a 501(c)(3) IRS status For-profit organizations, including small businesses State, county, city, township, and special district governments, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and the freely associated states Native American tribal governments Native American tribal organizations Domestic means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the program is to support national organizations in building the capacity of state MCH programs, urban MCH programs, Healthy Start programs, and MIECHV programs to achieve the long-term goal to improve national MCH health outcomes and reduce associated disparities by better serving specific populations and awardees. The program objectives that must be accomplished by the end of the period of performance in 2030, include: All Focus Areas •Annually, the recipients are expected to participate in collaborative efforts with the Partnership for National MCH Leadership and other MCHB-funded capacity building partners led by the Focus Area 1 recipient. Examples of collaborative efforts could include participation in working groups or committees and development of shared resources and materials. •By 2030, at least 50% of participants in learning opportunities have taken action to create systems level change. •By 2030, at least 75% of participants in learning opportunities will have increased knowledge on effective strategies and practices to address emerging issues. Focus Area 1- State Title V Programs also has the following program objectives: • Annually, in September of each year, in collaboration with MCHB, plan and conduct an in-person national convening of Title V Directors, key Title V staff, MCHB capacity building providers, and other MCH stakeholders and partners. •Annually, conduct at least one MCH leadership program for Title V Directors, Title V staff, and key stakeholders across all Title V population domains[1]? and one MCH epidemiology workforce pathway program targeted towards current MCH epidemiology graduate students that trains 15-20 students per year. Focus Area 2- Urban MCH Programs also has the following program objectives: •Annually, conduct at least one year-long MCH leadership program for urban/local MCH professionals and one MCH epidemiology workforce training course targeted towards existing MCH epidemiology professionals. Focus Area 3- Healthy Start Programs also has the following program objective: •Annually, facilitate discussions with and obtain input from Healthy Start Project Directors regarding program strategy, design, and tactics to determine and share information about the most effective ways to meet key Healthy Start objectives.
Who has won Special Projects of Regional and National Significance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (93.110) awarded $1.4 billion across 842 grant awards, an average of $1.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families | District of Columbia | 2 | $54.3 million |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Ohio | 1 | $51.5 million |
| Children's National Medical Center | District of Columbia | 1 | $37.2 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 8 | $29.1 million |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Illinois | 8 | $26.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, HRSA-27-072, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HRSA-25-028 still open?
No. It closed on January 3, 2025. A newer notice is open: HRSA-27-072, closes January 8, 2027 (62 days left).
Who can apply for Partnership for National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Partnership for National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership?
Closed January 3, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $3.1 million in total across about 4 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.
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