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The Village Fund is sponsored by African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative (through various partners and foundations). The Village Fund supports community-led efforts that reinforce the goals of the AAIMM Initiative by partnering with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, social enterprises, networks, and other service providers that offer valuable support and services to Black-birthing mot…
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African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative A Public-Private-Community Collaboration The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) in collaboration with the Department of Health Services and First 5 LA launched the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative in 2018 to address persistent disparities in birth outcomes between Black and white babies, as outlined in the report: A Pathway to Equity , which showed that Black/African American babies are two to three times more likely to die before their first birthday than babies of other races, and Black/African American women are four times more likely to die as a result of pregnancy complications than women of other races in LA County.
More recent studies have shown these disparities continue to exist (for more details, see AAIMM Vital Statistics Data Summary , California Department of Public Health Pregnancy-Related Mortality Data , and others ). The AAIMM Prevention Initiative uses a racial justice framework to strengthen systems of support for Black moms and babies by centering Black/African American communities and leaders.
The goal is to transform public health systems and build critical community infrastructure in places and spaces that Black families trust.
Several interventions have been proven to support Black families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, including pre-natal services, doula/midwifery support, lactation & breast/chestfeeding education and resources, mental and physical health services, and support for fathers and other caregivers.
When supported by an ecosystem of service providers and community advocates, these interventions save lives and ensure Black/African American families thrive. While the initiative is countywide, AAIMM prioritizes four communities where disparities are highest: South LA/South Bay, Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita, and the San Gabriel Valley.
In addition to allocating its initial resources to launch a doula pilot for Black expecting mothers and expand access to home visitation, since 2019, DPH has also allocated a portion of its state Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) grant to implement locally-driven interventions, such as AAIMM’s Policy & Advocacy workgroup, MotherBoard, and the Village Fund.
The Village Fund seeks to support community-led efforts that reinforce the broad goals of the AAIMM Initiative. In the spirit of “it takes a village to raise a child,” the Village Fund will partner with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, social enterprises, networks, and other service providers that provide valuable support and services to Black-birthing mothers and their families.
We seek applications from those interested and capable of supporting the journey to a joyous and healthy birth for Black families, but are unlikely to receive or administer a county contract directly. The Village Fund is administered by the LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment and capitalized by a combination of public and private philanthropic dollars.
The LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment is a project of the California Community Foundation Community Initiatives Fund (CCF-CIF) , a US-based 501(c)(3) public charity. Congratulations AAIMM Village Fund Grantees! 2021 Village Fund Grantees Lydia O.
Boyd, Lactation Specialist Men Taking Over Reforming Society (M. E. N.
T. O. R.
S. , Inc.) 2022 Village Fund Grantees G. IRL | Compton G.
IRLS Club Therapeutic Play Foundation 2023 Village Fund Grantees African American Leadership Organization (AALO) Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles Sugar Heal Gang (Black Maternal Health Fund) 2024 Village Fund Grantees Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation Birthing People Foundation 2025 Village Fund Grantees Black Girls Mental Health Collective Foundation humbled by motherhood inc. iDREAM for Racial Health Equity 2026 Village Fund Grantees California Association for Community Engagement and Wellness Services Still Resilient Redefining Maternal Health Your Own Greatness Affirmed Village Fund Design Committee Village Fund Design Committee The AAIMM Village Fund is made possible through funding from the LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment's Baby Futures Fund and our partners: The Atlas Family Foundation California Health Care Foundation Carol & James Collins Foundation The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation Fineshriber Family Foundation Heising-Simons Foundation Conrad N.
Hilton Foundation Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Perinatal Equity Initiative The Ralph M.
Parsons Foundation Reissa Foundation (Aligned) Specialty Family Foundation Village Fund Design Committee Village Fund Design Committee Village Fund Design Committee Sonya Young Aadam, California Black Women's Health Project Dr. Deborah Allen, LA County Department of Public Health (retired) Dr. Melissa Franklin, LA County Department of Public Health Raena Granberry, California Black Women’s Health Project McKinley Kemp, Empowering the Community Mashariki Kudumu, Lead Planner, CA Birth Equity Summit Kaci Patterson, LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment Brandi Sims, Charles R.
Drew University Medicine and Science Wenonah Valentine, iDREAM for Racial Health Equity
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, small businesses, social enterprises, networks, and other service providers that provide valuable support and services to Black-birthing mothers and their families, particularly those unlikely t…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The Village Fund is funded by African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative (through various partners and foundations). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Elevance Health Foundation's FY2026 Maternal/Infant Health cycle offers grants around $1 million (1–3 years, 15% indirects) to reduce pre-term birth and severe maternal morbidity. But eligibility hinges on a specific 501(c)(3) subsection test, funding concentrates in 10 states plus national scalable programs, and a corporate payer-funder judges you on measurable outcomes, not need. Here is how to read this RFP and compete before the July 31 deadline.
Read articleElevance Health Foundation's maternal/infant health RFP closes July 31, 2026, part of a five-year, $150 million commitment. Last cycle it awarded 29 grants totaling $6.5M across the pregnancy continuum. Here is what the funder actually rewards — measurable disparity reduction, a 15% indirect-cost cap, and scalable models — plus how nonprofits in the 10 priority states should frame a competitive proposal.
Read articleThe Elevance Health Foundation's Maternal/Infant Health RFP funds nonprofits — up to ~$1M over 1-3 years — working to close disparities across the full pregnancy journey. Applications close July 31, 2026, with a national track and a local track in ten named states. Here's how the funder thinks, what 'measurable outcomes' really means here, and how to build a proposal that clears the bar.
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