Advancing Maternal and Child Health: New Funding Opportunities for Innovative Research

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Research Consortium Program (MCHB RCP), a significant funding opportunity aimed at fostering collaborative research to enhance maternal and child health outcomes. This initiative seeks to unite researchers, community organizations, and individuals with lived experiences to address pressing health challenges faced by mothers and children. 

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Program Overview

The MCHB RCP consolidates previous research initiatives, including the Pregnancy-Related Care Research Network (PRCRN) and Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS), into a unified program. The consortium emphasizes the development of research-practice partnerships to identify and implement best practices in maternal and child health care.

Research Focus Areas

Applicants are encouraged to concentrate on one or more priority topics within the following categories:

1. Pregnancy and Postpartum:

• Stillbirth prevention

• The fourth trimester (defined as the 12 weeks following birth)

• Obstetric/gynecologic care in underserved areas

• Maternal mental health

• Maternal cardiovascular health

• Implementation of clinical guidelines for maternal care

2. Pediatric Care:

• Pediatric mental health

• Childhood preventive care

• Strategic partnerships with health care providers and educators

• Family collaborative care models

• Coordinating systems of care

Eligibility and Funding Details

Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning, as well as public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or programs related to maternal and child health. A wide range of organizations, such as nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, and various governmental entities, are invited to apply.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is April 23, 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare their proposals promptly to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to advancements in maternal and child health research.

Conclusion

The MCHB RCP represents a concerted effort to address critical issues in maternal and child health through collaborative research and community engagement. By focusing on priority areas such as stillbirth prevention, maternal mental health, and pediatric care coordination, this program aims to foster innovative solutions that can lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and children nationwide.

Learn more and apply here:

https://youthtoday.org/2025/04/maternal-child-health-national-research-program-grants/