Maternal Health Emergency Management Training (MHEMT)

The Maternal Health Emergency Management Training (MHEMT) program is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA focuses on improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations, particularly in underserved and resource-limited settings. This opportunity is aligned with HRSA’s broader Innovation for Maternal Health initiative and seeks to expand the reach of maternal health quality improvement efforts beyond traditional delivery settings. The primary purpose of the MHEMT program is to strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals and first responders who encounter pregnant and postpartum individuals in non-delivery or low-resource clinical environments. These environments may include emergency departments, urgent care centers, rural clinics, and other settings where specialized maternal care resources may not be readily available. By enhancing workforce training and preparedness, the program aims to improve the quality of care and outcomes for maternal patients in emergency or non-traditional care scenarios. Funding under this opportunity is expected to support the development, implementation, and dissemination of training programs and resources. These may include curriculum development, simulation-based training, workforce education initiatives, and coordination strategies that align with the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program. As a cooperative agreement, HRSA will likely have substantial involvement in program oversight and implementation, including guidance, coordination, and evaluation activities. The total estimated program funding is $3,000,000, with one anticipated award. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, allowing applications from domestic public and private entities, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Eligible applicants may include academic institutions, healthcare organizations, state and local governments, and private sector entities, provided they are based within the United States or its territories. The program explicitly defines “domestic” to include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and others. The application process will require submission through an electronic system by the specified deadline. While detailed application components are not yet provided in this forecast notice, applicants should expect to prepare standard federal grant materials, including a project narrative, budget justification, and supporting documentation demonstrating organizational capacity and alignment with program goals. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The estimated timeline indicates that the funding opportunity will be officially posted on May 1, 2026, with applications due by June 1, 2026. Awards are expected to be made by September 1, 2026, which also serves as the anticipated project start date. As this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance. No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified for this program, reducing financial barriers to entry. For additional information, applicants may contact the Maternal Child Health Bureau via the provided email address.