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Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK)

Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration

Assistance Listings: 93.110 -- Special Projects of Regional and National Significance

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Description

The purpose of this program is to improve maternal and infant outcomes by preventing contact with harmful materials before, during, and after pregnancy. 

This program aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by preventing harmful exposures before, during, and after pregnancy. It supports a national expert-staffed call center that provides timely, evidence-based information and personalized counseling on medications, nutrition, foods, household products, and environmental exposures. By translating complex scientific evidence into clear, accessible guidance and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the program empowers women, families, and healthcare providers to make informed decisions that promote healthy pregnancies and improve maternal and infant outcomes. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Unrestricted

Additional information

Any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. § 450b) is eligible to apply.

Grantor contact information

Description

Maternal Child Health Bureau/Division of Services 301-443-5692

Email

ATTN: MCHEK

CYSHCN@hrsa.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

December 18, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

March 18, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

August 2, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,000,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1,000,000

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HRSA-27-038

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

July 31, 2026

Archive date:

September 1, 2028

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