Michigan Workforce for Wellness: Maternal Health Provider Training

Summary

Part of Michigan's Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program “Workforce for Wellness” Initiative — approximately $34,231,500 total across five funding opportunities supporting recruitment, retention, and training across a broad range of health care professions in rural Michigan. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized Michigan tribes or an Indian Health Clinic program, and universities. Project director access requests due 5:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026; grant applications due 3:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2026 via EGrAMS. Award period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027. A pre-application conference on using EGrAMS will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (webinar: https://bit.ly/4p0YU7m).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized Michigan tribes or an Indian Health Clinic program, and universities.

Requirements Checklist

• Applications must demonstrate a plan for recruitment, retention, and training of maternal health providers serving rural Michigan communities. Programs should incorporate proven best practices and support the delivery of integrated care. Applicants must submit a complete application via EGrAMS, including all required supporting documents by the stated deadline.