# Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-27-038-maternal-and-child-health-encounters-networks-mchek/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363412

> Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to any type of organization. It expects to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 18, 2026, with applications due around March 18, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-27-038 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected March 18, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.110 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. § 450b) is eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to improve maternal and infant outcomes by preventing contact with harmful materials before, during, and after pregnancy. This program aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by preventing harmful exposures before, during, and after pregnancy. It supports a national expert-staffed call center that provides timely, evidence-based information and personalized counseling on medications, nutrition, foods, household products, and environmental exposures. By translating complex scientific evidence into clear, accessible guidance and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the program empowers women, families, and healthcare providers to make informed decisions that promote healthy pregnancies and improve maternal and infant outcomes.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK)?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK)?

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 $1.0 million each. About $1.0 million in total for one award.