Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 12 003
Apply for HRSA 12 003
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MCHB State Systems Development Initiative Grant Program" 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 May 6, 2011 and posted on May 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 59 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to the 59 State Title V Agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MCHB State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), within the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and its Division of State and Community Health (DSCH). It supports a five-year project period and is designed to strengthen state and community infrastructure so states can build more comprehensive, community-based systems of care for all children and families, including children with special health care needs. SSDI began in 1993 as a companion effort to the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant, specifically to help align and combine the work of State MCH programs and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) agencies.
For Fiscal Year 2011, the program requires applicants to concentrate resources on Title V Block Grant Health Systems Capacity Indicator (HSCI) #9(A). In practical terms, this means states must prioritize improving their ability to access, manage, and use policy- and program-relevant information and data. The core expectation is that SSDI funds will be used to establish or improve key data linkages that let states connect maternal and child health data across systems, making it easier to track outcomes, identify gaps, and guide policy and program decisions using more complete, linked information rather than isolated datasets.
The highest priority activities are specific linkages to birth records. States are expected to focus first on linking birth records with (1) infant death certificates, (2) Medicaid eligibility files or paid claims files, (3) WIC eligibility files, and (4) newborn screening files. These linkages are meant to improve the state’s capacity to understand infant and child outcomes and service use across vital records and major public programs. After addressing those first-tier linkages, states are encouraged to expand or improve access to additional data sources and surveillance/survey capacity, including (1) hospital discharge survey data, (2) a birth defects surveillance system, (3) a survey of recent mothers conducted at least every two years modeled on PRAMS, and (4) a survey of adolescent health and behaviors conducted at least every two years similar to YRBS. Together, these enhancements are intended to produce a stronger, more connected data environment that supports ongoing maternal and child health monitoring and improvement.
While the central focus must remain on HSCI #9(A) and especially the priority data linkages, the opportunity also allows states to continue work on needs assessments and improving data capacity for Title V performance and outcome measures. However, any work in those areas is expected to be targeted and practical, concentrating on clear deficiencies and specific improvements rather than broad or unfocused assessment activity.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 12-003 under CFDA 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs). HRSA anticipated making 59 awards, consistent with eligibility being limited to the 59 State Title V Agencies. The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per award, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announcement was posted May 6, 2011, with an application closing date of July 15, 2011, and an archive date of September 13, 2011. For access issues or assistance, applicants were directed to the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV) and the listed phone contacts in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): MCHB State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) Grant Program
1) What is the MCHB State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) Grant Program?
The State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), specifically within MCHB's Division of State and Community Health (DSCH). It is designed to strengthen state and community infrastructure so states can build more comprehensive, community-based systems of care for all children and families, including children with special health care needs.
2) How long is the project period?
The SSDI grant supports a five-year project period.
3) What is the overall purpose of SSDI?
The program aims to strengthen state and community infrastructure and improve states' ability to develop comprehensive, community-based systems of care. A major emphasis in this opportunity is improving state capacity to connect, manage, and use maternal and child health data across systems to better track outcomes, identify gaps, and support policy and program decision-making.
4) How does SSDI relate to the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant?
SSDI began in 1993 as a companion effort to the Title V MCH Block Grant. It was established to help align and combine the work of State MCH programs and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) agencies.
5) For Fiscal Year 2011, what is the required focus area?
For FY 2011, applicants are required to concentrate resources on Title V Block Grant Health Systems Capacity Indicator (HSCI) #9(A). In practice, this means prioritizing improvements in the ability to access, manage, and use policy- and program-relevant information and data.
6) What does HSCI #9(A) mean in practical terms for this grant?
The core expectation is that SSDI funds will be used to establish or improve key data linkages that allow states to connect maternal and child health data across systems. The goal is to enable more complete, linked information for tracking outcomes, identifying gaps, and guiding policy and program decisions, rather than relying on isolated datasets.
7) What are the highest priority activities under this opportunity?
The highest priority activities are specific linkages to birth records. States are expected to focus first on linking birth records with key datasets that help understand infant and child outcomes and service use across vital records and major public programs.
8) Which birth-record linkages are expected to be addressed first?
States are expected to focus first on linking birth records with:
- Infant death certificates
- Medicaid eligibility files or paid claims files
- WIC eligibility files
- Newborn screening files
9) Why are birth-record linkages emphasized?
These linkages are intended to strengthen the state's capacity to understand infant and child outcomes and patterns of service use across vital records and major public programs, improving the completeness and usefulness of information for monitoring and decision-making.
10) After completing the first-tier birth-record linkages, what additional data enhancements are encouraged?
After addressing the first-tier birth-record linkages, states are encouraged to expand or improve access to additional data sources and strengthen surveillance and survey capacity, including:
- Hospital discharge survey data
- A birth defects surveillance system
- A survey of recent mothers conducted at least every two years modeled on PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System)
- A survey of adolescent health and behaviors conducted at least every two years similar to YRBS (Youth Risk Behavior Survey)
11) Are states allowed to work on needs assessments under this opportunity?
Yes. While the central focus must remain on HSCI #9(A) and especially the priority data linkages, the opportunity allows states to continue work on needs assessments and improving data capacity for Title V performance and outcome measures.
12) Are there limits on needs assessment activities funded under SSDI?
Yes. Any needs assessment or Title V performance/outcome measure work is expected to be targeted and practical, focusing on clear deficiencies and specific improvements rather than broad or unfocused assessment activity.
13) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA 12-003.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs).
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the 59 State Title V Agencies.
16) How many awards were anticipated?
HRSA anticipated making 59 awards, consistent with eligibility being limited to the 59 State Title V Agencies.
17) What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000.
18) What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $100,000 per award.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
20) When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on May 6, 2011.
21) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 15, 2011.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 13, 2011.
23) What types of data systems or programs are specifically named as linkage targets?
The opportunity specifically names linkages involving birth records and: infant death certificates, Medicaid eligibility or paid claims files, WIC eligibility files, and newborn screening files. It also encourages later enhancements involving hospital discharge survey data, birth defects surveillance, and recurring surveys of recent mothers and adolescents.
24) What is the main expected outcome of using SSDI funds in FY 2011?
The main expectation is improved state capacity to connect and use linked maternal and child health data across systems, enabling better tracking of outcomes, identification of gaps, and more informed policy and program decisions using integrated information rather than isolated datasets.
25) Where could applicants get help or resolve access issues?
Applicants were directed to the HRSA Call Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV and to the phone contacts listed in the announcement for assistance or access issues.
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