Federal Grant Award Summary

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Family Health Services, received a $9.75 million 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. This award supports the development and coordination of maternal and child health care systems across Virginia, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations lacking adequate healthcare access. The funded services encompass preventive and primary care delivery for mothers, infants, children, and children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN), as well as their families, prioritizing low-income populations throughout the Commonwealth.

The grant enables Virginia to implement comprehensive maternal and child health initiatives designed to reduce infant mortality, prevent disease, and promote health outcomes through coordinated care systems and infrastructure development. The two-year project period aligns with the standard block grant structure for states under this federal program, allowing for sustained implementation of evidence-based interventions and strategic health initiatives addressing Virginia's priority maternal and child health needs.