HRSA-24-033 Message.pdf

This document provides notification regarding a federal grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. The HRSA-24-033 funding opportunity, titled "Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health", aims to improve health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy and reduce racial/ethnic disparities in infant mortality and adverse birth outcomes. HRSA requires additional time to complete application reviews under this funding opportunity and expects to make final award decisions by May 1, 2024, with project periods beginning on that date, contingent upon final FY2024 appropriations. Eligible applicant types include state, local, tribal, and non-profit organizations. The associated Healthy Start Initiative federal grant program operates under CFDA number 93.926 and seeks to improve prenatal, maternal, and infant health and reduce differences in outcomes among racial and ethnic groups.