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Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week

Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17. This year, President Biden issued his third White House Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week. He declared this week as an urgent call for action.

Due to the alarming state of Black maternal health, he wants all Americans to know:

  • That prejudices within our systems cause the problem
  • How big the problem is
  • Why we need to solve it quickly

He asks that everyone raise the voices and experiences of Black women, families, and communities.

Read the HHS press release: HHS Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week 2023.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of America's mothers, children, and families by applying to our Featured Funding Opportunities.

HRSA Black Maternal Health Week Photo Spotlight

Check out how a few of our grantees are working to advance Black maternal health across the country. Below are some of the incredible photos and captions submitted to our photo contest by HRSA-grantees.

Featured Photos

Community of Hope Community Health Center
Washington, DC

A new baby is a family affair! Community of Hope doulas, midwives, and perinatal care coordinators love to involve the entire family in caring for mom and baby.

Codman Square Health Center
Dorchester, MA

A certified nurse midwife delivers care to a pregnant patient. This photo highlights the value of routine, respectful care, including listening carefully to any concerns the patient may have.

Healthy Start San Diego
San Diego, CA

A midwife admires a Healthy Start baby at a home visit for Healthy Start San Diego.

We encourage you to check out additional featured photos from our grantees.

Doulas Make the Difference

The Healthy Start program invests in communities to help reduce racial and ethnic differences in rates of infant death and maternal health outcomes. Healthy Start projects tailor their services to their local needs. Watch these videos to see how doulas make the difference for moms.

Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (MH-RC-MSI) Research Centers (RCs)

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-112
Application Deadline: 06/12/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (MH-RC-MSI) Coordinating Center (CC)

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-113
Application Deadline: 06/12/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

State Maternal Health Innovation Program

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-108
Application Deadline: 06/02/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Integrated Maternal Health Services

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-106
Application Deadline: 05/24/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Screening and Treatment for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-085
Application Deadline: 06/02/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Capacity

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-066
Application Deadline: 05/09/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Technical Assistance Center

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-23-084
Application Deadline: 05/09/2023
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Continue to explore additional HRSA open opportunities at HRSA.gov and find upcoming opportunities at Grants.gov.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.

Learn more about National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-943-5746.

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