Project Grant B0454583

The Washington State Department of Health was awarded a $11,108,695 Project Grant under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States (CFDA 93.994) program by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding supports the state's efforts to improve the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families across Washington through a comprehensive system of maternal and child health services. Key priorities include enhancing access to preventive care and early screening, promoting mental wellness, reducing infant mortality, and optimizing the health of children, youth, and women. The grant enables the state to implement programs, services, and workforce development initiatives to address identified needs and disparities, with a focus on advancing health equity. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

Additionally, the state is sub-awarding portions of the funding to local health departments, community organizations, and other partners to conduct interventions and deliver services at the local level targeting the maternal and child health population. Sub-awardees include Thurston County Treasurer, Snohomish Health District, Clallam County, Whatcom County, Island County Sheriff's Office, Kittitas County, Asotin County, Lewis County Health Department, Chelan Douglas Health District, Grant County Health District, Okanogan County Health District, Tacoma-Pierce County Health, Northeast Tri County Health District, Clark County, Walla Walla County, and Skagit County. These sub-awards support a variety of localized public health interventions, services, and capacity building efforts aligned with the overall goals of the maternal and child health program.