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Maternal and Child Health Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (MCH FIRST) Program is sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The purpose of the MCH FIRST Program is to advance the health and well-being of MCH populations by supporting innovative, applied, and translational intervention research studies on critical issues affecting MCH populations.
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The FIRST program aims to expand the scientific knowledge on how to improve the health of mothers and children. We give grants for two types of FIRST programs: * Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Field-Initiated Research Studies (known as MCH FIRST) * Autism Field-Initiated Research Studies (known as Autism FIRST) We funded four awards under this program during fiscal years 2023 and 2024 (FY23 and FY24).
Each award is about $300,000 per year and lasts for 3 years. Read the 2023 closed Notice of Funding Opportunity (HRSA-23-067).") We funded one award under this program during FY24.
The award is about $300,000 per year and lasts for 3 years. Read the 2024 closedNotice of Funding Opportunity (HRSA-24-048)") The research studies cover the whole country. The findings are shared widely.
The goal is to improve public health systems at the community, state, and national levels. ## How the FIRST Program works Both MCH FIRST and Autism FIRST fund research that collects new data and tests new intervention strategies. The funding often goes to universities.
The studies should respond to either: * The Title V MCH Services Block Grant performance measures * Healthy People 2030") goals The research often focuses on underserved groups. For example, this includes low-income families, people living in rural areas, and children with special health care needs. This research program aims to use the findings in clinical, health, and social service settings.
Awardees share their findings through publications and conferences. The goal is to use research to make better policies, practices, and decisions about resources to improve the health of mothers and children. Find open positions with HRSA").
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public or non-profit institutions of higher learning and public or private non-profit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health ca…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $300,000 per year for 3 years (for MCH FIRST). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Maternal and Child Health Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (MCH FIRST) Program is funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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