Maternal Health Emergency Management Training (MHEMT)

The Maternal Health Emergency Management Training program is a federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration, specifically aligned with the Innovation for Maternal Health initiative. This program is designed to strengthen national maternal health outcomes by extending the reach of existing maternal safety efforts into non-delivery and low-resource clinical settings. The initiative builds upon prior maternal health improvement programs by focusing on workforce development and emergency preparedness among providers who may not specialize in obstetric care but still encounter pregnant and postpartum patients. The primary purpose of this program is to enhance the capacity of the broader healthcare workforce to effectively respond to maternal health emergencies. The program emphasizes improving the quality of care delivered to pregnant and postpartum individuals in settings that are not typically equipped for labor and delivery services, such as emergency departments, urgent care centers, and rural or under-resourced clinics. Funding will support training development, dissemination, and implementation strategies that ensure providers are prepared to manage maternal health complications in diverse clinical environments. The total estimated program funding is 3600000 dollars, with a single cooperative agreement expected to be awarded. The cooperative agreement mechanism indicates substantial federal involvement in program implementation, including collaboration and oversight. Funds are expected to support programmatic activities such as curriculum development, training delivery, workforce engagement strategies, and evaluation efforts. While specific allowable and unallowable costs are not detailed in the forecast, typical HRSA cooperative agreements permit expenditures related to personnel, training materials, program administration, and evaluation activities. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, allowing domestic public and private entities to apply. This includes nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, academic institutions, and government agencies located within the United States and its territories. The definition of domestic eligibility explicitly includes all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and freely associated states. There are no cost-sharing or matching requirements associated with this funding opportunity, reducing financial barriers to entry for applicants. The application process is expected to follow standard federal grant submission procedures through electronic systems such as Grants.gov. Applicants will need to prepare and submit a complete application package by the stated deadline, including required forms, project narratives, and supporting documentation as specified in the forthcoming full notice of funding opportunity. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast, applicants should anticipate requirements related to program design, organizational capacity, budget justification, and evaluation plans. The estimated application timeline indicates that the opportunity will be posted on April 30, 2026, with applications due by May 30, 2026 at 1159 PM Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be issued by September 1, 2026, with the project period beginning on the same date. As this is a forecasted opportunity, additional details including evaluation criteria, review processes, and technical assistance opportunities may be provided upon official release. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance for a relatively short application window. For additional information, applicants may contact the Maternal Child Health Bureau via the provided email address. No individual contact person is specified, and a general contact phone number is listed. This opportunity represents a significant federal investment in improving maternal health emergency response capabilities nationwide and aligns with broader public health priorities to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.