Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $735,000 (at least $550,000) to colleges and universities. It expects to make about 16 awards worth $10.3 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 20, 2026, with applications due around January 20, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 31, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$735,000
- Award floor$550,000
- Expected awards16
- Total funding$10.3 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | July 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | November 20, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | January 20, 2027 |
| Expected award date | June 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Domestic* non-profit private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO. *"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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to improve the nutrition and overall well-being of mothers, children, and families. MCH Nutrition Training Programs will provide interdisciplinary graduate education to build a skilled workforce, provide technical assistance to state Title V and other MCH programs, expand nutrition education and career pathways, and improve access to high-quality nutrition services through trainee placements and practicums at health centers.
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 Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program, MCHNutritionTraining@hrsa.gov, 301-443-6392.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program?
Expected deadline January 20, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $735,000 each. About $10.3 million in total across about 16 awards.
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