Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 14 011
Apply for HRSA 14 011
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alliance for Innovation on Maternal and Child Health Cooperative Agreement Expanding Access to Care for the Maternal and Child Health Population (Category 1 Collaborative Engagement)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110 Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Under 42 C.F.R. 51a.3(a), any 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 for this Federal funding opportunity. If otherwise eligible, faith based and community based organizations are eligible to apply for these funds.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal and Child Health Cooperative Agreement Expanding Access to Care for the Maternal and Child Health Population (AIM), Category 1 Collaborative Engagement, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), specifically through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The central purpose of this cooperative agreement is to expand access to care for maternal and child health populations by building a structured collaboration between selected awardees and MCHB. Unlike a standard grant where the recipient largely directs the work independently, a cooperative agreement signals substantial federal involvement, meaning awardees are expected to work closely with MCHB in a coordinated, alliance-style program that emphasizes shared goals, alignment with national priorities, and practical dissemination of best practices.
The program is organized around three major focus areas that reflect common barriers to consistent, high-quality care for families. First, it prioritizes ensuring continuity of coverage and care for pregnant women and children, which typically involves addressing gaps in insurance enrollment, coverage churn, transitions between eligibility categories, and interruptions in clinical relationships or care plans. Second, it aims to improve systems of care for children with special health care needs, a broad population that often requires coordinated services across primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, therapy services, schools, and social supports. Third, it promotes the use of the Bright Futures Guidelines for all children, encouraging consistent adoption of evidence-informed pediatric preventive care standards, including well-child visits, screenings, anticipatory guidance, and developmental surveillance. Across these areas, the program is intended to strengthen both clinical and community-facing systems so families can access the right services at the right time without being derailed by administrative, geographic, or system coordination barriers.
A key expectation of the AIM initiative is that each awardee will carry out activities tailored to its specific target audience, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. In practice, this means applicants are expected to identify who they are trying to influence or support (for example, state Medicaid/CHIP programs, provider networks, hospitals, community health organizations, family advocacy groups, or cross-sector coalitions) and then design engagement, training, technical assistance, communication, and implementation support activities that fit that audience. The overarching intent is not just to study problems, but to raise awareness of best practices in health and social programs and help stakeholders apply those practices in ways that measurably improve access, continuity, and quality of care for mothers and children.
In terms of award structure and funding parameters, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-14-011 and the CFDA program number 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs). HRSA anticipated making up to four awards under the announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $1,300,000. The award ceiling was $350,000 per award, there was no stated award floor, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers to participation for organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funding to contribute. The opportunity was posted June 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 28, 2014, and it was later archived on September 26, 2014.
Eligibility was broad under 42 C.F.R. 51a.3(a), allowing any public or private entity to apply, including Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in federal statute. The eligibility language also explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations, provided they meet the general eligibility rules. This broad eligibility aligns with the program's collaborative engagement design, since improving access to maternal and child health services often requires multi-sector partners that can operate across healthcare delivery, public programs, community outreach, education, and family support systems.
Administrative support and inquiries were routed through the HRSA Grants Application Center and the HRSA Call Center, with contact options by phone and email. Overall, the AIM Category 1 Collaborative Engagement opportunity was designed to fund a small set of organizations to work hand-in-hand with MCHB to advance national maternal and child health access goals, emphasizing continuity of coverage and care, stronger systems for children with special health care needs, and widespread use of the Bright Futures preventive care guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal and Child Health Cooperative Agreement Expanding Access to Care for the Maternal and Child Health Population (AIM), Category 1 Collaborative Engagement.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), specifically through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB).
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. A cooperative agreement signals substantial federal involvement, meaning awardees are expected to work closely with MCHB in a coordinated, alliance-style effort rather than operating independently.
What is the main purpose of the AIM Category 1 Collaborative Engagement award?
The central purpose is to expand access to care for maternal and child health populations by building a structured collaboration between selected awardees and MCHB, with an emphasis on shared goals, alignment with national priorities, and practical dissemination of best practices.
What are the major focus areas for this program?
The program is organized around three major focus areas:
- Ensuring continuity of coverage and care for pregnant women and children (addressing enrollment gaps, coverage churn, eligibility transitions, and care interruptions).
- Improving systems of care for children with special health care needs (supporting coordinated services across health care and related systems).
- Promoting the use of the Bright Futures Guidelines for all children (consistent adoption of evidence-informed pediatric preventive care standards).
What does "continuity of coverage and care" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It refers to reducing disruptions that prevent families from receiving consistent care, including issues like gaps in insurance enrollment, coverage churn, transitions between eligibility categories, and interruptions in clinical relationships or care plans.
What does the program mean by improving systems of care for children with special health care needs?
It focuses on strengthening coordination for a population that often needs services from multiple places, such as primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, therapy services, schools, and social supports.
What are the Bright Futures Guidelines, and how are they relevant here?
Bright Futures Guidelines are evidence-informed pediatric preventive care standards. In this opportunity, the goal is to encourage consistent adoption of practices such as well-child visits, screenings, anticipatory guidance, and developmental surveillance.
Does the program fund research, or is it focused on implementation?
Based on the description, the intent is not just to study problems, but to raise awareness of best practices and help stakeholders apply those practices in ways that improve access, continuity, and quality of care for mothers and children.
How are awardees expected to work with MCHB under this cooperative agreement?
Awardees are expected to work closely with MCHB in a coordinated, alliance-style program emphasizing shared goals, alignment with national priorities, and practical dissemination of best practices.
Are awardees expected to tailor activities to specific audiences?
Yes. A key expectation is that each awardee will carry out activities tailored to its specific target audience, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Who might be considered a target audience for projects under this opportunity?
Examples provided include: state Medicaid/CHIP programs, provider networks, hospitals, community health organizations, family advocacy groups, and cross-sector coalitions.
What types of activities are anticipated under the Collaborative Engagement category?
The opportunity describes activities such as engagement, training, technical assistance, communication, and implementation support designed to help stakeholders adopt and apply best practices.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA-14-011.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 93.110, listed as Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making?
HRSA anticipated making up to four awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level was $1,300,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $350,000 per award.
Was there an award minimum (award floor)?
No. The opportunity stated no award floor.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed was July 28, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on September 26, 2014, and the closing date listed was July 28, 2014.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad under 42 C.F.R. 51a.3(a), allowing any public or private entity to apply, including Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in federal statute.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes faith-based organizations, as long as they meet the general eligibility rules.
Are community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes community-based organizations, provided they meet the general eligibility rules.
Why does this opportunity emphasize collaboration?
The opportunity is designed around an alliance-style model where awardees and MCHB work in a structured collaboration to advance national maternal and child health access goals and disseminate practical best practices.
How can applicants or interested parties get help or ask questions about the opportunity?
Administrative support and inquiries were routed through the HRSA Grants Application Center and the HRSA Call Center, with contact options by phone and email.
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