Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK)
Forecasted Federal grant Posted
- Opportunity number
- HRSA-27-038
- Agency
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Health Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications expected due
- Award size
- $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Expected posting
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Health Resources and Services Administration is soliciting applications for the Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK) program, a cooperative agreement supporting a national expert-staffed call center that provides evidence-based information and personalized counseling on medications, nutrition, foods, household products, and environmental exposures to improve maternal and infant outcomes by preventing harmful exposures before, during, and after pregnancy; no application deadline is specified in this forecast.
Any domestic public or private entity, including Indian tribes or tribal organizations, is eligible to apply. The program funds cooperative agreements under the Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (SPRANS) program (CFDA 93.110). Competitive awards are typically made for up to 2 to 5 years subject to availability of funds; annual noncompetitive continuation awards may be made contingent upon submission of progress reports and availability of funds.
The program leverages emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to translate complex scientific evidence into clear, accessible guidance that empowers women, families, and healthcare providers to make informed decisions. The call center operates nationally, providing timely counseling on a range of pregnancy-related health and safety topics.
Final funding decisions are made 4 to 6 months after receipt of applications. All qualified applications are forwarded to an objective review committee; the HRSA program official with delegated authority makes final selection decisions. Evaluation criteria vary based on the specific grant or cooperative agreement program and are detailed in the notice of funding opportunity.
Grantees must maintain grant accounting records for 3 years after submission of the Federal Financial Report. Nonfederal entities expending $1 million or more in federal awards annually are subject to single or program-specific audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F.
Forecast synopsis
The purpose of this program is to improve maternal and infant outcomes by preventing contact with harmful materials before, during, and after pregnancy.
This program aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by preventing harmful exposures before, during, and after pregnancy. It supports a national expert-staffed call center that provides timely, evidence-based information and personalized counseling on medications, nutrition, foods, household products, and environmental exposures. By translating complex scientific evidence into clear, accessible guidance and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the program empowers women, families, and healthcare providers to make informed decisions that promote healthy pregnancies and improve maternal and infant outcomes.
Eligibility
Any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. § 450b) is eligible to apply.
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