Maternal and Child Health Grants Coming Up in November

November brings a strong month for maternal and child health nonprofits. Whether you work in rural healthcare, early childhood development, substance use support during pregnancy, or community-wide maternal health initiatives, there are funders actively looking to move money into this space. The month ahead gives you time to build relationships with program officers and understand what each funder cares about before you hit submit.

Michigan Health Endowment Fund: Grant for Children's Health Nonprofits

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund supports community-driven solutions that improve health for children, youth, and families from before birth through young adulthood. They fund work across four priority areas: access to care and support, maternal and infant health, nutrition and physical activity, and integrated models for children's health. They're looking for projects with potential to strengthen health supports while informing policy, influencing systems, or offering replicable models. This is a $750,000 grant with a deadline of November 5. Apply here

Mary Black Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits Serving Early Childhood and Family Health

The Mary Black Foundation prioritizes initiatives focused on the earliest years of life in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. They support 501(c)(3) organizations working to improve early childhood health outcomes, family wellbeing, and community health, with a focus on addressing root causes of health disparities and taking a holistic, multi-generational approach. Applications start with an inquiry form in a two-phase process. The deadline is November 6. Apply here

HealthHIV and DC Department of Health: Microgrant for DC-Based Health and Behavioral Health Nonprofits

This microgrant program from HealthHIV and the DC Department of Health strengthens coordinated care for people experiencing substance use and related health needs. Two awards of $20,000 each support an obstetric clinic serving pregnant patients with substance use diagnoses and a behavioral health organization working at the intersection of substance use disorder, mental health, and criminal justice involvement. Awardees integrate DC Health referral networks and overdose prevention services into their workflows. Deadline is November 6. Apply here

Mississippi State Department of Health: Grants for Rural Healthcare Providers and Nonprofits

Mississippi is funding transformative pilot programs that strengthen rural healthcare systems by expanding infrastructure, improving access to specialized services, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Funded projects should address social determinants of health, improve health outcomes for rural populations, and build sustainable systems of care through integrated service networks, behavioral health partnerships, maternal and child health supports, and other locally driven solutions. Two separate opportunities totaling $2 million each are available, with a deadline of November 16. Apply here and Apply here

Connecticut Community Foundation: Grant for Maternal Health Collaborative Nonprofits

The Connecticut Community Foundation supports collaborative initiatives between two or more organizations working to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families in the Greater Waterbury region. Projects should address systemic barriers, strengthen community supports, and create sustainable solutions. Selected grantees participate in a facilitated learning and implementation cohort. This is a $150,000 grant with a deadline of November 23. Apply here

Hawaii State Rural Health Association: Grant for Rural Maternal and Infant Health Workforce Organizations

The Hawaii State Rural Health Association funds community-driven maternal and infant health workforce projects in rural Hawaii communities. They support initiatives across workforce development, care coordination, perinatal behavioral health, trauma-informed care, access to care, and community strengths. Projects must primarily benefit eligible rural Hawaii communities including Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County, and designated rural Oahu ZIP codes. This is a $20,000 grant with a rolling deadline. Apply here

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