Women's Initiative for Screening and Health (WISH)
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Health Resources and Services Administration is offering 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 one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications close on January 8, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 8, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 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.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- 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?
- Past Special Projects of Regional and National Significance awards averaged $1.6 million; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of Women's Initiative for Screening and Health (WISH) is to improve women’s health across the lifespan by increasing access to and availability of preventive health services. Through a multidisciplinary coalition of healthcare providers, academic institutions, and patient-centered organizations, WISH drives a comprehensive strategy to: (1) review and recommend evidence-based updates to the HRSA-supported women’s preventive service guidelines (Guidelines), (2) raise awareness and knowledge of the (Guidelines), and (3) increase adoption and use of the Guidelines in clinical practice.
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 |
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 Health Resources and Services Administration, 301-443-7432.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Women's Initiative for Screening and Health (WISH)?
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 Women's Initiative for Screening and Health (WISH)?
Closes January 8, 2027 (62 days left). 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.
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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