MCH Workforce Development and Training Center

The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration, specifically under the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. This opportunity is designed to strengthen the maternal and child health workforce across the United States by supporting a centralized training and technical assistance hub. The program aligns with the broader Healthy Start Initiative and aims to improve national health outcomes by equipping professionals with the necessary competencies to address evolving maternal and child health needs. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development and operation of a Workforce Development and Training Center that delivers education, training, and technical assistance to Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant leaders, staff, and other professionals in the field. The Center is expected to provide tools, resources, and structured learning opportunities that enhance workforce capacity, leadership development, and evidence-based practice implementation. Activities supported under this grant may include curriculum development, training sessions, workshops, and technical assistance engagements that directly contribute to workforce effectiveness. Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement from the federal agency in program implementation. The total estimated program funding is 1,970,000 dollars, with a single award anticipated at the full amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity, allowing recipients to fully utilize federal funds for program activities. While specific allowable and unallowable costs are not detailed in the forecast notice, expenditures are expected to align with workforce development and training objectives tied to maternal and child health systems. Eligibility is limited to domestic institutions of higher education, including public institutions, private nonprofit institutions, and tribal colleges or universities that meet nonprofit criteria. Eligible entities must be located within U.S. states or territories, including Puerto Rico and other specified jurisdictions. The emphasis on higher education institutions reflects the program’s focus on training infrastructure, research-informed practice, and academic collaboration in workforce development. The application process requires electronic submission through Grants.gov by the stated deadline. While the forecast notice does not detail all required components, applicants should expect to prepare a comprehensive proposal that outlines program design, training strategies, workforce impact, and evaluation methods. Submissions must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the application due date. Additional guidance, including required forms and evaluation criteria, is expected to be provided upon release of the full funding opportunity announcement. The timeline for this opportunity indicates an estimated posting date in April 2026, with applications due in May 2026. Awards are expected to be made in early August 2026, with a project start date in September 2026. The opportunity is not indicated as recurring, and no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent are specified in the forecast. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance of the official posting. For additional information, applicants may contact the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development. A general contact phone number and program inbox are provided to support inquiries. As this is a forecasted opportunity, details may be subject to change upon formal release, and applicants should review the final announcement carefully for complete requirements.