The Wayachi Seed Grant
Forecasted
The Wayachi Seed Grant funds BIPOC-led midwifery projects advancing diversity, equity, and health equity, honoring the legacy of traditional midwives in the US.
Funder: American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (projected annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical award varies; single-year seed funding for BIPOC-led midwifery projects (exact amount not specified).
Summary: Supports midwives of color and BIPOC-led groups advancing diversity, equity, and health equity in midwifery, honoring the legacy of traditional midwives in the United States.
Description
The Wayachi Seed Grant, established by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation through its Midwives of Color Committee, provides seed funding to support midwives and student midwives of color, as well as BIPOC-led organizations or groups whose work advances diversity, equity, and health equity in midwifery. The grant aims to improve recruitment, retention, and advancement of individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in the field, promote educational and leadership opportunities, and encourage efforts in anti-racism and community support. The program honors the legacy of Black Grand midwives, Indigenous midwives, and Curandera-Parteras, recognizing their foundational contributions to midwifery in the United States.
