Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV)
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $48.6 million (at least $3.3 million) to nonprofits and state and local governments. It expects to make about 56 awards worth $704 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 18, 2026, with applications due around March 18, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 17, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$48.6 million
- Award floor$3.3 million
- Expected awards56
- Total funding$704 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | August 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | December 18, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | March 18, 2027 |
| Expected award date | August 31, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits and state and local governments.
- State governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
All 50 states and 6 jurisdictions serving the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Nonprofit organizations currently funded are eligible to apply if the state/jurisdiction does not apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program is to improve maternal and child health, early childhood development, and family well-being by providing pregnant women and families with young children voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services.
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 MIECHV Program, HomeVisiting@hrsa.gov, 301-443-2170.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV)?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from nonprofits and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV)?
Expected deadline March 18, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $48.6 million each. About $704 million in total across about 56 awards.
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