Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 14 007
Apply for HRSA 14 007
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R40 Maternal and Child Health Research Program (MCHR)" 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 Sep 18, 2013 and posted on Sep 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 8, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- As cited in 42 CFR Part 51a.3(b), only public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs are eligible. Faith based and community based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are eligibile to apply, if they otherwise meet these eligibility criteria.
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Opportunity Summary:
The R40 Maternal and Child Health Research Program (MCHR) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to fund applied and translational research that can directly improve maternal and child health (MCH) services, including services for children with special health care needs. The central emphasis is on research that does more than generate academic findings; projects are expected to produce results that can realistically be used by states, communities, and health care delivery programs to strengthen health outcomes and the way care is delivered to mothers and children. In other words, the program is looking for practical, implementation-relevant studies that meaningfully add to the evidence base and can be translated into real-world improvements in systems and services.
HRSA frames the program around critical questions in MCH that align with broader agency priorities. Competitive proposals are expected to focus on issues such as strengthening public health systems and infrastructure, reducing health disparities, improving quality of care, and promoting the health of MCH populations. The announcement also highlights the growing use of a "life course perspective" within the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), encouraging applicants to use this lens when developing studies. This perspective generally means looking at how health outcomes are shaped over time by biological, social, and environmental factors, and how early experiences and interventions can influence health trajectories across childhood and into adulthood. Proposals that incorporate this framing can be especially responsive to the Bureau's strategic direction because they connect services and interventions to longer-term outcomes rather than treating pregnancy, infancy, or childhood as isolated stages.
A notable feature of the competition is the explicit encouragement to propose translational research tied to MCHB investments and programs, signaling that HRSA wants studies that connect to existing service platforms, policy initiatives, or programmatic priorities rather than research that is disconnected from the realities of service delivery. In addition, applicants are incentivized to align their projects with one of four identified Strategic Research Issues referenced in Appendix A of the full announcement. Addressing one of these strategic issues is a formal review criterion worth up to 10 points in the application score, so alignment is not just encouraged but can materially affect competitiveness.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-14-007; CFDA 93.110) was posted on September 12, 2013, with an original and final closing date of November 8, 2013, and it was later archived on January 7, 2014. HRSA anticipated making around six awards. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible organizations that may not be able to provide non-federal match funds. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 in the source data, which typically means applicants needed to consult the full announcement for actual funding ranges or HRSA did not specify them in that particular data extract.
Eligibility is limited by regulation (42 CFR Part 51a.3(b)) to public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies that are engaged in research or in programs related to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs. The eligibility language also clarifies that faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations may apply as long as they meet the underlying criteria. The data also lists eligible applicant types such as certain Native American tribal organizations and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), while the full eligibility scope is defined by the regulation and the announcement's additional eligibility text.
For applicants looking for the full program announcement or needing support accessing materials, HRSA provided the opportunity link through its grants portal and directed questions to the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV) or by phone at 877-464-4772.
R40 Maternal and Child Health Research Program (MCHR) FAQs
What is the R40 Maternal and Child Health Research Program (MCHR)?
The R40 Maternal and Child Health Research Program (MCHR) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that funds applied and translational research intended to directly improve maternal and child health (MCH) services, including services for children with special health care needs.
What types of research does this program fund?
The program emphasizes applied and translational research. Projects are expected to generate findings that can realistically be used by states, communities, and health care delivery programs to strengthen health outcomes and improve how care is delivered to mothers and children.
Does HRSA want research that is primarily academic, or research that can be implemented?
The central emphasis is on practical, implementation-relevant studies. HRSA is looking for research that meaningfully adds to the evidence base and can be translated into real-world improvements in systems and services, rather than research that only produces academic findings.
What maternal and child health topics are considered responsive to this opportunity?
Competitive proposals are expected to focus on critical questions in MCH aligned with HRSA priorities, including strengthening public health systems and infrastructure, reducing health disparities, improving quality of care, and promoting the health of MCH populations.
What does HRSA mean by a "life course perspective" and why does it matter?
The announcement highlights the growing use of a "life course perspective" within the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). This lens generally means examining how health outcomes are shaped over time by biological, social, and environmental factors, and how early experiences and interventions can influence health trajectories across childhood and into adulthood. Proposals incorporating this framing may be especially responsive because they connect services and interventions to longer-term outcomes rather than treating pregnancy, infancy, or childhood as isolated stages.
Are applicants encouraged to connect their research to existing HRSA/MCHB programs or investments?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly encourages translational research tied to MCHB investments and programs, signaling a preference for studies connected to existing service platforms, policy initiatives, or programmatic priorities rather than research disconnected from service delivery realities.
What are the Strategic Research Issues mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement incentivizes applicants to align projects with one of four identified Strategic Research Issues referenced in Appendix A of the full announcement. The specific issues are not listed in the information provided here, so applicants would need to consult Appendix A of the full announcement for details.
Does alignment with a Strategic Research Issue affect scoring?
Yes. Addressing one of the Strategic Research Issues is a formal review criterion worth up to 10 points in the application score, so alignment can materially affect competitiveness.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA-14-007 and the CFDA number is 93.110.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on September 12, 2013. The original and final closing date was November 8, 2013. It was later archived on January 7, 2014.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making?
HRSA anticipated making around six awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 in the source data provided. This typically means applicants needed to consult the full announcement for actual funding ranges, or that specific amounts were not included in that particular data extract.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited by regulation (42 CFR Part 51a.3(b)) to public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or in programs related to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs.
Can faith-based organizations or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility language clarifies that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply as long as they meet the underlying eligibility criteria described in the regulation and the announcement.
Are Tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribes and tribal organizations may apply as long as they meet the underlying eligibility criteria. The data also lists eligible applicant types such as certain Native American tribal organizations.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The data lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) among eligible applicant types, consistent with the broader requirement that applicants be public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in relevant MCH research or programs.
Where can applicants find the full program announcement?
HRSA provided the opportunity link through its grants portal. For details not included in the summary information (such as the Strategic Research Issues in Appendix A and any funding ranges), applicants would need to consult the full announcement.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the opportunity?
Questions were directed to the HRSA Call Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV or by phone at 877-464-4772.
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