[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 26, 2026 (estimated application due date)

Up to $1,970,000 total; one award expected; project period one year.

Supports training, technical assistance, and workforce development to strengthen the maternal and child health (MCH) workforce nationwide.

Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports the establishment and operation of a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workforce Development and Training Center. The Center will provide training, technical assistance, and workforce development activities to equip state Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program leaders, staff, and other MCH professionals with the skills and tools necessary to address current and emerging MCH needs in their communities. The goal is to advance maternal and child health outcomes nationwide by strengthening the capacity and capabilities of the MCH workforce. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: May 26, 2026 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. ET) - Estimated post date: March 27, 2026 - Estimated award date: August 2, 2026 - Estimated project start date: September 1, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,970,000 - Award ceiling: $1,970,000 - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Project period: One year - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public institutions of higher education (domestic only) - Non-profit private institutions of higher education (domestic only) - Native American tribal governments and organizations that are public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education "Domestic" includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. See [42 CFR § 51a.3(b)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-51a/section-51a.3) for additional details. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360960) by the due date. - Ensure compliance with all eligibility and submission requirements as outlined in the official forecast and future Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; all details, including dates and funding amounts, are subject to change. - The Center will focus on supporting state-level MCH leaders and professionals, particularly those involved with Title V MCH Services Block Grant Programs. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360960) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [42 CFR § 51a.3(b) – Definition of Eligible Applicants](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-51a/section-51a.3) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------| | Maternal and Child Health Bureau - Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development | [mchbguidance@hrsa.gov](mailto:mchbguidance@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-2170 |

MCH Workforce Development and Training Center

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