The U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program. This program supports innovative, community-based initiatives to improve the health status of infants, children, adolescents, and families in rural and underserved communities by increasing their access to preventive care and services. Projects may be related to a wide range of topic areas including, but not limited to:
- Medical homes or care coordination;
- Mental and behavioral health services;
- Child development and school readiness services; and
- Promotion of healthy weight and physical activity.
Projects may be new initiatives within the community or innovative components that build upon an existing community-based program or initiative. HRSA plans to award up to $50,000 annually to up to 10 awardees over the course of the five-year program. Notably, however, the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget does not request funding for this program. This funding opportunity announcement is a contingency action to ensure that, should funds become available, HRSA can process applications and award funds appropriately.
A summary of the RFP and the full RFP are attached. Applications are due on October 6th.