Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 26 041

The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center grant opportunity (HRSA-26-041) is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under CFDA 93.110. Its central purpose is to strengthen both the current and emerging maternal and child health (MCH) workforce by providing structured training, hands-on technical assistance, and broader workforce development supports. The program is designed to help professionals build practical skills and use modern tools to better identify and respond to MCH needs in their communities, with the larger goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes nationwide.

A key focus of the Center is supporting the state Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program workforce. In practice, that means the Center is expected to equip Title V leaders and staff, along with other MCH professionals, with capabilities that translate into stronger programs and better service delivery. While the notice does not list specific training topics in the excerpt provided, the intent is clear: develop a stronger, more capable MCH workforce by offering capacity-building opportunities that can be used across states and jurisdictions, and that help agencies and partners address real-world MCH challenges.

Eligibility is limited to domestic organizations that are institutions of higher education or certain tribal entities aligned with higher education. Specifically, eligible applicants include public institutions of higher education, non-profit private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal governments or organizations that are public or private non-profit institutions of higher education. The definition of "domestic" is broad and includes the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and several freely associated states and territories (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau). The opportunity references 42 CFR 51a.3(b) for additional eligibility and definitional details.

Funding will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that HRSA expects substantial programmatic involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration on priorities, deliverables, or performance expectations), rather than a more hands-off grant structure. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $1,970,000. The original application closing date is July 8, 2026, and the opportunity was created on June 5, 2026.

  • The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MCH Workforce Development and Training Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
  • This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-05.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,970,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): MCH Workforce Development and Training Center (HRSA-26-041)

1) What is the MCH Workforce Development and Training Center grant opportunity (HRSA-26-041)?

HRSA-26-041 is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under CFDA 93.110. It funds a Workforce Development and Training Center focused on strengthening the maternal and child health (MCH) workforce through structured training, hands-on technical assistance, and broader workforce development supports.

2) What is the main purpose of this program?

The central purpose is to strengthen both the current and emerging MCH workforce by building practical skills and supporting the use of modern tools to better identify and respond to MCH needs in communities. The larger goal is improved maternal and child health outcomes nationwide.

3) What types of activities is the Center expected to provide?

Based on the information provided, the Center is expected to provide structured training, hands-on technical assistance, and broader workforce development supports. These activities are intended to build workforce capacity and translate into stronger programs and better service delivery.

4) Does this opportunity focus on any particular MCH workforce group?

Yes. A key focus is supporting the state Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program workforce. The Center is expected to equip Title V leaders and staff, along with other MCH professionals, with skills and capabilities that strengthen programs and improve service delivery.

5) Are specific training topics or curricula listed?

No specific training topics are listed in the excerpt provided. The intent described is to develop a stronger, more capable MCH workforce through capacity-building opportunities that can be used across states and jurisdictions and help address real-world MCH challenges.

6) What is a cooperative agreement, and how is it different from a typical grant?

This funding will be awarded as a cooperative agreement. That typically indicates HRSA expects substantial programmatic involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on priorities, deliverables, or performance expectations, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.

7) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to domestic organizations that are institutions of higher education or certain tribal entities aligned with higher education. Specifically, eligible applicants include:

  • Public institutions of higher education
  • Non-profit private institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments or organizations that are public or private non-profit institutions of higher education

8) What does "domestic" mean for eligibility under this opportunity?

The definition of "domestic" is broad and includes the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and several freely associated states and territories: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

9) Where can applicants find additional eligibility and definitional details?

The opportunity references 42 CFR 51a.3(b) for additional eligibility and definitional details.

10) How many awards does HRSA expect to make?

The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

11) What is the maximum funding amount available?

The award ceiling is $1,970,000.

12) When is the application due?

The original application closing date is July 8, 2026.

13) When was this opportunity posted/created?

The opportunity was created on June 5, 2026.

14) What federal agency is offering this funding?

The funding is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

15) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.110.

16) What outcomes is the program ultimately trying to improve?

The program is designed to strengthen workforce capabilities so professionals can better identify and respond to MCH needs in their communities, with the larger goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes nationwide.

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