HRSA-26-041: MCH Workforce Development and Training Center
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 2026.
Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 8, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 5, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
These types of domestic* organizations may apply:Public institutions of higher education. Non-profit private institutions of higher education. Native American tribal governments and organizations that are public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education.* "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. See 42 CFR § 51a.3(b) for additional information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Special Projects of Regional and National Significance awards averaged $1.6 million; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center provides training, technical assistance, and workforce development opportunities to strengthen the current and future maternal and child (MCH) workforce. The Center equips state Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program (Title V) leaders, staff, and other MCH professionals with the skills and tools to address MCH needs in their communities and advance outcomes nationwide.
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-26-041 still open?
No. It closed on July 8, 2026. A newer notice is open: HRSA-27-072, closes January 8, 2027 (62 days left).
Who can apply for MCH Workforce Development and Training Center?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for MCH Workforce Development and Training Center?
Closed July 8, 2026. 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 $2.0 million in total for one award.
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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