Fidelis Care Maternal Health Grant Program

Fidelis Care, operating under Centene Corporation, is offering targeted funding for maternal health through its 2025 grant cycle. With a commitment to advancing healthcare access and equity across New York State, Fidelis Care invites applications from healthcare providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) dedicated to improving postpartum care and maternal mental health. This funding opportunity explicitly supports initiatives that propose innovative solutions for mothers during the postpartum period, with a specific focus on mental health interventions and support services for high-need, low-income populations. The grant program is structured for a one-year cycle, offering up to $20,000 per award. Grant payments will be disbursed in two phases: 60% upon receipt of the award and the remaining 40% at the six-month mark. Award recipients will be expected to participate in an onboarding meeting and attend additional program-related meetings as necessary. They must also provide quarterly reports on key metrics and impact outcomes and submit a comprehensive end-of-year budgetary disclosure. These accountability requirements aim to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of funded initiatives. Eligible applicants must be based in and serve populations within New York State. Both providers and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply, but only those whose projects align specifically with the program's postpartum care and maternal mental health focus will be considered. Applications falling outside this scope will be disqualified. Submissions must be thorough and accurate; incomplete or imprecise applications will not be reviewed, and there will be no opportunity for resubmission or clarification once an application is received. To apply, organizations must complete and save the Fidelis Care Maternal Health Program Grant Application Form, then email it to FidelisHealthEquityTeam@fideliscare.org. The application must include a detailed grant description outlining the project’s purpose, strategic approach, populations served, program objectives, impact, expected outcomes, and plans for sustainability. Additionally, the grant goals section must articulate clear, quantifiable objectives using SMART metrics, such as projected service reach or specific health outcomes. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on July 8, 2025. Award announcements are scheduled for August 2025. Although there is no official pre-application period or Q&A session, Fidelis Care emphasizes the importance of clear and complete responses due to a high volume of applicants and limited review capacity. Grantees are expected to actively engage with Fidelis Care’s Marketing and Community Relations teams to promote awareness of the grant-funded programs. They will also participate in learning sessions centered on maternal healthcare in New York State, contributing to a broader ecosystem of shared knowledge and coordinated improvement efforts. Fidelis Care references data from SAMHSA and the National Library of Medicine to underline the urgency of these efforts, noting that maternal mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are among the most common pregnancy complications in the U.S., with postpartum care attendance especially low among vulnerable populations. Through this funding program, Fidelis Care seeks to directly address these disparities and strengthen maternal care systems statewide.

Provide clear, measurable goals; submit a complete and accurate form; incomplete applications will be rejected without clarification opportunity.