Federal Grant Award Summary

The Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau awarded Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) a $5.84 million Project Grant under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States program (CFDA 93.994) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the development and coordination of comprehensive maternal and child health systems of care across Oklahoma, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including pregnant women, infants, children with special health care needs, and low-income families who lack adequate healthcare access.

OSDH will utilize grant funding to deliver preventive and primary care services, reduce infant mortality, prevent diseases, and promote health through evidence-based maternal and child health initiatives delivered across Oklahoma's 77 counties. The two-year project period allows the state to implement coordinated care systems and address priority health needs specific to Oklahoma's maternal and child health population. As a Title V MCH Service Block Grant limited to states and insular areas, this award reflects OSDH's established capacity as Oklahoma's primary public health agency and complements the department's existing maternal and child health portfolio, which includes programs such as the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program.