MCH Workforce Development and Training Center
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HRSA-26-041
- Agency
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Health Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,970,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Health Resources and Services Administration seeks applications for the MCH Workforce Development and Training Center, a single cooperative agreement award of $1,970,000 total with applications due July 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Eligible applicants are domestic public and nonprofit private institutions of higher education and Native American tribal governments with education missions. The period of performance spans five 12-month budget periods from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2031, with annual funding of $0 to $1,970,000.
The Center will provide training, technical assistance, and workforce development to strengthen the maternal and child health public health workforce. Key deliverables include establishing a National MCH Workforce Development and Training Center; providing annual multi-month intensive training to approximately 150 Title V staff from 30 states or jurisdictions; developing an online learning platform with learning management system incorporating MCH Leadership Competencies; designing short-term intensive training programs; creating academic-practice partnerships; and supporting an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students.
Applicants must designate a single Project Director dedicating at least 20 percent effort and demonstrating leadership in MCH public health, curriculum design, workforce development, and adult learning theory. Merit review evaluates need (10 points), response/approach (40 points), performance reporting and evaluation (10 points), impact (20 points), resources and capabilities (15 points), and support requested (5 points). Recipients must comply with 2 CFR 200, HHS Grants Policy Statement, and performance measurement requirements. HRSA anticipates issuing a Notice of Award by September 1, 2026.
This opportunity is assigned to Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.110).
Synopsis
The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center provides training, technical assistance, and workforce development opportunities to strengthen the current and future maternal and child (MCH) workforce. The Center equips state Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program (Title V) leaders, staff, and other MCH professionals with the skills and tools to address MCH needs in their communities and advance outcomes nationwide.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistance Webinar for HRSA-26-041.pdf | ||
| HRSA-26-041 Final Full.pdf |
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