Federal Grant Award Summary

The Palau Ministry of Health received a $232,508 Project Grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States program (CFDA 93.994), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. As an insular area recipient, Palau will utilize these funds to develop and coordinate comprehensive systems of maternal and child health care services for the Republic of Palau's population of approximately 17,614 residents. The award supports preventive and primary care services, infrastructure improvements, and care coordination mechanisms targeting pregnant women, infants, children with special healthcare needs, adolescents, and families, with particular emphasis on vulnerable and low-income populations lacking adequate healthcare access.

The funding will enable the Palau Ministry of Health to strengthen its maternal and child health service delivery infrastructure across its four main operational bureaus: Public Health Services, Hospital and Clinical Services, Nursing, and Health Administration and Support Services. These resources support the reduction of infant mortality, disease prevention, and promotion of positive health outcomes throughout the maternal and child health continuum. The grant aligns with the Ministry's demonstrated capacity to manage federal funding and collaborate with regional health partners on initiatives such as disease prevention and community health services.