The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Maternal and Child Health Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (MCH FIRST) Program. The purpose of this program is to advance the health and well-being of MCH populations by supporting innovative, applied, and translational intervention research studies on critical issues affecting MCH populations. There is a significant gap in the body of rigorous evidence on effective interventions1 available to the MCH field.2 The MCH FIRST Program aims to improve health equity3 by supporting groundbreaking intervention research to influence clinical practice, health care services, and early interventions for populations from underserved communities. 4 This Program provides an opportunity for researchers to explore diverse MCH topics of regional and national significance.
Deadline: Feb. 7, 2023
Eligibility is limited to public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs. See 42 CFR § 51a.3(b). Faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
NOTE: Multiple applications from an organization with the same Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) are allowable if the applications propose separate and distinct projects. For example, different investigators (or research teams) from the same institution can apply for the same funding opportunity.
HRSA expects approximately $600,000 to be available annually to fund two recipients. The actual amount available will not be determined until enactment of the final FY 2023 federal appropriation. You may apply for a ceiling amount of up to $300,000 total cost (includes both direct and indirect costs) per year. The actual amount available will not be determined until enactment of the final FY 2023 federal appropriation. This program notice is subject to the appropriation of funds, and is a contingency action taken to ensure that, should funds become available for this purpose, HRSA can process applications and award funds appropriately.
