ForecastedFederal grantHRSA-27-036

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program

Health Resources and Services AdministrationCloses Jan 20, 2027(99 days left)$550,000 – $735,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal HRSA program that funds graduate-level maternal and child health nutrition training at institutions of higher education, not a grant for small businesses. Only domestic public, state-controlled, and private nonprofit colleges and universities can apply; individuals and for-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible. If you are not a higher-education institution running or planning an MCH nutrition training program, do not apply.

Best for
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Private nonprofit institutions of higher education, Graduate programs training maternal and child health nutrition professionals
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Individual applicants, Nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Education, Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
Colleges and universities
Award range
$550,000 – $735,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 20, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $550,000 to $735,000. Total program funding is $10,350,000, with about 16 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Domestic public, state-controlled, and private nonprofit institutions of higher education. Individuals and businesses are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only institutions of higher education may apply; individuals and businesses are not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, if it is a domestic private nonprofit institution of higher education. Nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education are not named as eligible.

Summary

Grants to domestic public, state-controlled, and private nonprofit institutions of higher education to run interdisciplinary graduate MCH nutrition training programs, build the maternal and child health nutrition workforce, provide technical assistance to Title V programs, and place trainees at health centers. Individuals and businesses are not eligible.

About this grant

The purpose of this program is to improve the nutrition and overall well-being of mothers, children, and families. MCH Nutrition Training Programs will provide interdisciplinary graduate education to build a skilled workforce, provide technical assistance to state Title V and other MCH programs, expand nutrition education and career pathways, and improve access to high-quality nutrition services through trainee placements and practicums at health centers.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Domestic* non-profit private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO. *"Domestic" means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Education
  • Workforce
  • Nutrition

Program contact

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training ProgramMCHNutritionTraining@hrsa.gov301-443-6392

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