Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 2 awards worth $2.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around February 19, 2027, with applications due around April 20, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 13, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards2
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | August 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | February 19, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | April 20, 2027 |
| Expected award date | August 30, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- 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)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (Rural MOMS) program is to support collaborative improvement and innovation networks to improve access to and delivery of maternity and obstetrics care in rural areas.
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 Alexa Ofori, RMOMS@hrsa.gov, 301-443-0835.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
What is the deadline for Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program?
Expected deadline April 20, 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 $2.0 million in total across about 2 awards.
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