Federal Grant Award Summary

The Arkansas Department of Health received a $2.45 million Project Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States (CFDA 93.994) program. The award, dated October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, supports the state's efforts to improve the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families by developing and coordinating systems of care for vulnerable populations lacking adequate healthcare access.

Under this grant, the Arkansas Department of Health will deliver maternal and child health services and preventive care initiatives targeting pregnant women, infants, children, and children with special healthcare needs, particularly low-income populations. The two-year funding supports the state's comprehensive maternal and child health infrastructure and coordinated care systems designed to reduce infant mortality, prevent disease, and promote health across the state's 75 counties through its centralized administration and distributed local health units.