Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Public Health Connecticut received a $3.7M 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, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports Connecticut's efforts to improve the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families by developing and coordinating systems of care that prioritize vulnerable populations with limited access to adequate healthcare. The grant enables the state to provide preventive and primary care services, reduce infant mortality, and promote comprehensive maternal and child health initiatives targeting pregnant women, infants, children, and children with special healthcare needs.

As a two-year project period award, this grant represents Connecticut's annual allocation under the federally mandated Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant program, which requires participating states to maintain coordinated care systems and health infrastructure improvements. The funding supports state-level program administration, service delivery coordination, and data collection efforts that contribute to national maternal and child health objectives while addressing Connecticut-specific health priorities and vulnerable populations.