TX - 2026 - HHS0016838 - RFA - Maternal Health Outcomes Program

Summary

The Texas Maternal Health Outcomes Program (HHS0016838) provides up to $5,000,000 to advance systems, data, partnerships, and coordination to improve maternal health outcomes across Texas. The RFA targets reducing severe obstetric complications, especially in rural and high-need areas. Funds support quality improvement, systems changes, and capacity-building; direct clinical care is not funded.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are governmental entities (health departments, hospital districts, university medical centers, or other state or local agencies), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and nonprofit entities with 501(c)(3) status. Projects must have statewide or rural focus. For-profit entities are not eligible.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit an application through the prescribed forms, demonstrate ability to implement maternal health system improvements, and focus on reducing disparities and severe obstetric complications. Required attachments include budget templates, key personnel forms, and signed data use agreements. See RFA document for full requirements.

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