Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 16 032
Apply for HRSA 16 032
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R40 MCH Research (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 1, 2015 and posted on Sep 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 eligible to apply, if they otherwise meet these eligibility criteria.
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Opportunity Summary:
The R40 MCH Research (MCHR) grant opportunity (HRSA-16-032) is a discretionary grant program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), focused on strengthening the evidence base for maternal and child health (MCH) through translational and applied research. The program is designed to fund studies that tackle high-priority, real-world problems affecting women, infants, children, adolescents, and families, including research specifically relevant to children with special health care needs. The expectation is that projects will not stop at generating findings; they should produce knowledge that can be put into practice by states and communities and ultimately lead to measurable improvements in health outcomes and health services.
A central theme of the opportunity is alignment with HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) priorities. Proposed research is expected to strengthen and expand the topics emphasized in the MCH Block Grant National Performance Priority Areas, reflecting the broader “Block Grant Transformation” effort. In practical terms, applicants are encouraged to choose questions that matter to Title V programs and other MCHB-supported systems, so that results can inform programs, policy decisions, and service delivery. The announcement also highlights the life course perspective as a useful organizing framework, encouraging applicants to consider how health and risk accumulate over time and how interventions at one stage of life can shape outcomes later.
The program explicitly encourages research that addresses at least one of four MCHB Strategic Research Issues, which include improving public health systems and infrastructure, reducing health disparities, increasing quality of care, and promoting the health of MCH populations. Addressing at least one of these strategic issues is built into the review process under the “Need” criterion and can contribute up to 10 points, signaling that fit with these priorities is not optional or merely descriptive, but a scored component of competitiveness. Projects are expected to use rigorous scientific methods appropriate to applied or translational work, meaning applicants should be prepared to clearly justify study design, measurement strategies, analytic plans, and how the research will produce credible and usable evidence.
Awardees are expected to carry out three major categories of work. First, they must conduct applied research on critical MCH issues, producing new knowledge that fills gaps and can guide improvements in policy or practice. Second, they must disseminate findings broadly and credibly, including the development of at least three peer-reviewed publications. Beyond journals, dissemination is expected to include other practical formats such as conference presentations, newsletter pieces, webcasts, fact sheets, infographics, policy briefs, and website or social media content, as appropriate for the intended audiences. Third, recipients must show a clear plan for moving results into real-world use, sharing reports and outputs with key groups such as researchers, health care providers, State Title V programs, children with special health care needs programs, other MCHB-related programs, policymakers, families, and the general public. The overall aim is not just dissemination for visibility, but intentional transfer of findings into practice.
The funding profile in the announcement indicates an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000, with an expected five awards. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor in the provided data fields. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2015, with a closing date of November 6, 2015, and it was later archived on January 5, 2016, which means it is a historical notice but still useful for understanding HRSA’s expectations and typical requirements for this program line.
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 relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs. Faith-based and community-based organizations may apply if they meet those same eligibility requirements, and Tribes and tribal organizations are also eligible if they otherwise qualify. The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs), reinforcing that the work is meant to connect closely to MCH systems and federally supported MCH initiatives.
For assistance with the full announcement or access issues, the contact listed is Robin Harwood at HRSA, reachable at (301) 443-3888 or by email at rharwood@hrsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): R40 MCH Research (MCHR) Grant Opportunity (HRSA-16-032)
What is the R40 MCH Research (MCHR) grant opportunity (HRSA-16-032)?
The R40 MCH Research (MCHR) grant opportunity (HRSA-16-032) is a discretionary grant program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It supports translational and applied research intended to strengthen the evidence base for maternal and child health (MCH) and produce results that can be used by states and communities.
What is the main goal of this program?
The main goal is to fund rigorous applied/translational studies that address high-priority, real-world MCH problems and lead to knowledge that can be put into practice, ultimately producing measurable improvements in health outcomes and health services.
What populations or groups are the focus of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on women, infants, children, adolescents, and families. It also specifically includes research relevant to children with special health care needs.
What does HRSA mean by translational and applied research in this context?
Within this opportunity, translational and applied research refers to studies designed not only to generate findings, but to produce credible, usable evidence that can inform programs, policy decisions, and service delivery in real-world MCH systems.
How important is alignment with HRSA MCHB priorities?
Alignment is central. Proposed research is expected to align with HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) priorities and strengthen or expand topics emphasized in the MCH Block Grant National Performance Priority Areas as part of the broader "Block Grant Transformation" effort.
What are the MCH Block Grant National Performance Priority Areas, and why do they matter here?
The announcement expects applicants to propose research that strengthens and expands topics emphasized in the MCH Block Grant National Performance Priority Areas. In practical terms, applicants are encouraged to choose questions that matter to Title V programs and other MCHB-supported systems so results can inform policy and practice.
What is the "life course perspective" and how is it used in this program?
The life course perspective is highlighted as a useful organizing framework. Applicants are encouraged to consider how health and risk accumulate over time and how interventions at one life stage can shape outcomes later.
What strategic research issues does the program encourage applicants to address?
The program explicitly encourages research that addresses at least one of four MCHB Strategic Research Issues:
- Improving public health systems and infrastructure
- Reducing health disparities
- Increasing quality of care
- Promoting the health of MCH populations
Is addressing an MCHB Strategic Research Issue required or just recommended?
Based on the announcement description, addressing at least one of the strategic issues is built into the review process under the "Need" criterion and can contribute up to 10 points. This signals that it is not merely descriptive and is a scored component tied to competitiveness.
How are applications reviewed with respect to the strategic research issues?
The opportunity states that addressing at least one of the four MCHB Strategic Research Issues is evaluated under the "Need" criterion and can contribute up to 10 points in the review process.
What kinds of research methods are expected?
Projects are expected to use rigorous scientific methods appropriate to applied or translational work. Applicants should be prepared to justify the study design, measurement strategies, analytic plans, and how the research will produce credible and usable evidence.
What are the major expectations for awardees once funded?
Awardees are expected to carry out work in three major categories:
- Conduct applied research on critical MCH issues that fills knowledge gaps and guides improvements in policy or practice.
- Disseminate findings broadly and credibly, including developing at least three peer-reviewed publications.
- Show a clear plan for moving results into real-world use by sharing outputs with key audiences and supporting transfer of findings into practice.
Are peer-reviewed publications required?
Yes. The opportunity states that dissemination is expected to include the development of at least three peer-reviewed publications.
What types of dissemination formats are expected besides journal articles?
In addition to peer-reviewed journals, the announcement lists practical dissemination formats such as conference presentations, newsletter pieces, webcasts, fact sheets, infographics, policy briefs, and website or social media content, as appropriate for the intended audiences.
Who should receive the research findings and project outputs?
The opportunity emphasizes sharing results with groups such as researchers, health care providers, State Title V programs, children with special health care needs programs, other MCHB-related programs, policymakers, families, and the general public.
Does the program expect projects to demonstrate real-world impact?
Yes. The stated expectation is that projects should not stop at generating findings. They should produce knowledge that can be put into practice by states and communities and lead to measurable improvements in health outcomes and health services.
How much funding is associated with this opportunity?
The funding profile provided indicates an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of five awards.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No. The provided data fields do not specify an award ceiling or floor.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2015, and had a closing date of November 6, 2015.
Is this grant opportunity still active?
The notice was archived on January 5, 2016. That indicates it is a historical posting rather than an active funding opportunity, while still being useful for understanding HRSA expectations and typical requirements for this program line.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited by regulation (42 CFR Part 51a.3(b)) to:
- Public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning
- 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
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations may apply if they meet the same eligibility requirements described in the announcement.
Are Tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribes and tribal organizations are eligible if they otherwise qualify under the eligibility requirements.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.110, titled "Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs."
Who can be contacted for help with the full announcement or access issues?
The listed contact is Robin Harwood at HRSA. Phone: (301) 443-3888. Email: rharwood@hrsa.gov.
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