Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (Rural MOMS)
Rural MOMS program supports networks improving maternity and obstetrics care access and delivery in rural communities.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Due Dates: April 22, 2025 (Current Closing Date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per award; total program funding approximately $3,000,000; cooperative agreement funding type
Summary: Supports collaborative networks to improve access to and delivery of maternity and obstetrics care in rural areas.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligible applicants include a wide range of domestic organizations including nonprofits, governments, educational institutions, and for-profit entities.
Description
The Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (Rural MOMS) program aims to enhance maternity and obstetrics care in rural communities by supporting collaborative improvement and innovation networks. The program focuses on improving both access to and the quality of maternity and obstetrics services in geographically isolated and underserved rural areas. This initiative is designed to foster partnerships and networks that can develop and implement effective strategies to address the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers and patients.
The funding is provided as a cooperative agreement, which implies substantial involvement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the project’s execution and oversight.
