Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program
Forecasted
This grant funds programs to train nutrition professionals, support maternal and child health services, and expand access to quality nutrition care for mothers, children, and families.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $10,350,000; individual awards between $550,000–$735,000 per year for up to 16 recipients.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary graduate education and workforce development to enhance maternal and child health nutrition services across the U.S. and territories.
Description
This program aims to improve the nutrition and overall well-being of mothers, children, and families in the United States and its territories. The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program funds interdisciplinary graduate education to build a skilled nutrition workforce, provides technical assistance to state Title V and other MCH programs, expands nutrition education and career pathways, and increases access to high-quality nutrition services through trainee placements and practicums at health centers.
