Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program
This grant funds programs to train undergraduates and grow the maternal and child health workforce, especially to improve care in rural and underserved communities.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 10, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be electronically submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on this date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $155,000 per year per award; up to 5 awards; total program funding $775,000; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports undergraduate pathway programs to expand the maternal and child health workforce, with a focus on underserved and rural communities.
Description
This opportunity funds the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program. The program aims to expand and diversify the MCH workforce by supporting undergraduate pathway programs that provide interdisciplinary training, mentoring, internships, and experiential learning. Projects must specifically target increasing access to healthcare and public health services for maternal and child health populations, especially in rural or medically underserved communities.
Funded programs are expected to:
- Recruit, train, and retain at least 30 interdisciplinary undergraduate students annually, including those from rural or underserved areas.
- Offer robust mentorship and leadership development.
- Provide internships and experiential learning at MCH-related sites.
- Build or strengthen partnerships with MCH-related organizations.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive undergraduate MCH curriculum.
- Establish an advisory committee including students, faculty, mentors, and community partners.
