Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 25 025
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Public Health Catalyst Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to strengthen maternal and child health training and capacity within schools and programs of public health. At its core, the program aims to grow a well-prepared and more diverse MCH public health workforce by recruiting and training graduate students, while also improving what universities can offer in terms of MCH-focused education and mentorship. The program is structured to help institutions that currently have little to no MCH coursework build a foundation, and to help institutions with some existing content expand into more robust MCH curricula and degree pathways. A parallel goal is increasing MCH faculty capacity, meaning schools are expected to enhance their ability to teach, mentor, and sustain MCH training over time through stronger staffing, expertise, and institutional support.
Applicants must choose one of two tracks when applying. Track 1, MCH Curriculum Start-Up, is intended for schools and programs of public health that lack MCH offerings or have very limited MCH content and need to establish an initial curriculum presence. Track 2, MCH Curriculum Expansion, is intended for programs that already have some MCH coursework or activity and are ready to broaden and deepen their curriculum and degree offerings. In both tracks, the overall emphasis is on building lasting educational infrastructure: expanding course options, improving structured training experiences, and strengthening faculty resources so the program can continue beyond the grant period.
Eligibility is limited to domestic institutions and organizations connected to higher education. This includes public institutions of higher education, non-profit private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations that function as institutions of higher learning, consistent with the referenced federal regulation (42 CFR 51a.3(b)). The term "domestic" is defined broadly and includes not only the 50 states and the District of Columbia, but also Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several Pacific jurisdictions and freely associated states (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau). Individual applicants are not eligible under this notice of funding opportunity.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is listed as HRSA-25-025 under CFDA 93.110, and the funding instrument is a grant. The application deadline is January 23, 2025. HRSA expects to make approximately 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $135,000. In practical terms, this is a relatively targeted, capacity-building grant meant to catalyze concrete academic and workforce-development improvements rather than fund large-scale service delivery, with a clear expectation that awardees will use the funds to expand MCH public health education, student training pipelines, and faculty capability within schools or programs of public health.Apply for HRSA 25 025
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-10-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $135,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Public Health Catalyst Program?
The MCH Public Health Catalyst Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intended to strengthen maternal and child health training and capacity within schools and programs of public health. The program focuses on building durable educational infrastructure for MCH public health training, including curriculum development, student recruitment and training, and improved faculty mentorship capacity.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The program is designed to grow a well-prepared and more diverse maternal and child health public health workforce by recruiting and training graduate students and improving what universities can offer in MCH-focused education and mentorship. It also aims to increase MCH faculty capacity so institutions can teach, mentor, and sustain MCH training over time.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The opportunity is listed as HRSA-25-025 under CFDA 93.110.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What kinds of institutions is this program intended to support?
The program is intended to support schools and programs of public health that want to build or strengthen maternal and child health education and training capacity. It specifically supports institutions that currently have little to no MCH coursework to establish a foundation, and institutions with some existing MCH content to expand into more robust curricula and degree pathways.
What are the two application tracks?
Applicants must choose one of two tracks:
- Track 1: MCH Curriculum Start-Up for schools and programs of public health that lack MCH offerings or have very limited MCH content and need to establish an initial curriculum presence.
- Track 2: MCH Curriculum Expansion for programs that already have some MCH coursework or activity and are ready to broaden and deepen their curriculum and degree offerings.
How do I know whether to apply under Track 1 or Track 2?
Track 1 is intended for institutions with little to no MCH coursework or only very limited MCH content, while Track 2 is intended for institutions that already have some MCH coursework or related activity and want to broaden and deepen MCH curriculum and degree offerings. Applicants must select one track when applying.
What is meant by "catalyst" in this program?
Based on the program description, the grant is meant to catalyze concrete academic and workforce-development improvements within schools or programs of public health. It is positioned as a targeted capacity-building investment to expand MCH public health education, student training pipelines, and faculty capability, rather than a large-scale service delivery funding source.
What are the core activities the program emphasizes?
The program emphasizes building lasting educational infrastructure, including expanding course options, improving structured training experiences for graduate students, and strengthening faculty resources so MCH training can continue beyond the grant period.
Does the program focus on students, faculty, or both?
Both. The program aims to recruit and train graduate students to help grow a well-prepared and more diverse MCH public health workforce, while also increasing MCH faculty capacity so institutions can teach, mentor, and sustain MCH training over time.
Is the grant intended to fund large-scale service delivery?
No. The description indicates this is a relatively targeted, capacity-building grant meant to catalyze academic and workforce-development improvements, with a clear expectation that funds will be used to expand MCH public health education and training infrastructure within schools and programs of public health.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to domestic institutions and organizations connected to higher education, including:
- Public institutions of higher education
- Non-profit private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations that function as institutions of higher learning (consistent with 42 CFR 51a.3(b))
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individual applicants are not eligible under this notice of funding opportunity.
What does "domestic" mean for eligibility purposes?
"Domestic" includes the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and also includes Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several Pacific jurisdictions and freely associated states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
How many awards does HRSA expect to make?
HRSA expects to make approximately 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $135,000.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 23, 2025.
What is the overall expectation for how awardees will use the funds?
The description indicates awardees are expected to use funds to expand MCH public health education, develop or strengthen student training pipelines, enhance structured training experiences, and increase faculty capability and mentorship capacity within schools or programs of public health in a way that can be sustained beyond the grant period.
Is the program focused on building new MCH coursework or expanding existing coursework?
It supports both, depending on the track selected. Track 1 supports establishing an initial MCH curriculum presence where offerings are minimal or absent. Track 2 supports broadening and deepening curriculum and degree offerings where some MCH content already exists.
Does the program specifically aim to increase diversity in the MCH public health workforce?
Yes. The program aims to grow a well-prepared and more diverse MCH public health workforce through recruitment and training of graduate students.
What is meant by "increasing MCH faculty capacity" in this opportunity?
Increasing MCH faculty capacity refers to enhancing an institution's ability to teach, mentor, and sustain MCH training over time. The description highlights stronger staffing, expertise, and institutional support as components of building that capacity.
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