Maternal-Child Surveillance and Partnerships for Action, Results, and Knowledge

The Maternal-Child Surveillance and Partnerships for Action, Results, and Knowledge funding opportunity is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is structured as a cooperative agreement and is designed to support national public health priorities related to maternal and child health outcomes. The initiative reflects CDC’s broader mission to improve health surveillance systems and strengthen prevention strategies through data-driven approaches. It focuses particularly on conditions and exposures that significantly affect pregnant women, infants, and children, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, neonatal abstinence syndrome, congenital cytomegalovirus, and substance exposure during pregnancy. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to integrate maternal and child health surveillance with national partnership activities that translate data into actionable public health strategies. The program emphasizes the development, enhancement, and expansion of clinical surveillance systems that capture high-quality, timely data on prenatal exposures and child health outcomes. Awardees are expected to improve the quality and usability of surveillance data and support its dissemination to inform prevention, early identification, and intervention strategies. The initiative also seeks to strengthen coordination across public health systems and community-based organizations to ensure that surveillance findings lead to measurable improvements in care and outcomes. Funding under this opportunity supports a wide range of activities depending on the component selected by the applicant. Component A focuses on clinical surveillance systems requiring access to multiple datasets and legal authority to conduct surveillance activities. Component B emphasizes national partnership activities, including outreach, education, and communication strategies targeting affected populations and professionals. Component C supports informatics and technical assistance functions, enabling standardized data collection, quality assurance, and improved reporting infrastructure. Together, these components form a coordinated network aimed at addressing both data collection and practical application of findings. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes state and local governments, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and certain for-profit organizations. However, applicants must select only one component and demonstrate specific qualifications aligned with that component. For example, applicants for surveillance activities must provide documented legal authority to access relevant data, while those applying for partnership or technical assistance roles must demonstrate experience in outreach, communication, or informatics support. Failure to meet these component-specific requirements or to properly identify the selected component in the application will result in disqualification. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov by the specified deadline, with electronic applications due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date. Applicants must complete standard federal forms and include required documentation such as proof of legal authority where applicable. The evaluation process will assess applicants based on their capacity to implement proposed activities, demonstrate impact, and contribute to the overall goals of improving maternal and child health outcomes through surveillance and partnerships. Specific evaluation criteria are expected to align with technical capability, data infrastructure, and programmatic experience. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecast stage, with an estimated posting date in early 2027 and an application deadline in late April 2027. Awards are anticipated to be announced in September 2027, with project activities beginning shortly thereafter. The total estimated program funding is substantial, supporting multiple awards across the three components. While the funding opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, recipients will be expected to comply with federal grant requirements and reporting standards throughout the project period. This opportunity represents a coordinated national effort to improve maternal and child health through enhanced surveillance systems and strategic partnerships. By combining data collection, technical support, and community engagement, the program aims to create a comprehensive framework that transforms surveillance data into meaningful public health action, ultimately improving outcomes for vulnerable populations across the United States.