Cooperative Agreement NU58DP007780

The Department of Public Health Illinois has been awarded a $1,140,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the "Cooperative Agreements to Support State-Based Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Initiative Programs" (CFDA 93.946). This 5-year grant, with an end date of September 30, 2029, will support the state's efforts to reduce maternal mortality through activities such as conducting maternal mortality reviews, collecting and analyzing maternal health data, implementing evidence-based interventions, and addressing health disparities. The grant is part of the CDC's broader initiative to promote optimal and equitable health in women and infants through public health surveillance, research, leadership, and partnership.