The Women’s Foundation is releasing its open call for funding opportunities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta.
Donor Name: Women’s Foundation of Mississippi
State: Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi’s (WFM) mission is to ensure economic security for women and girls throughout the state, particularly those facing significant social and economic barriers.
This year, the WFM is launching a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on enhancing maternal and infant health and supporting healthy child development from birth to age three in the Mississippi Delta. This region has been identified as a medical desert, with the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality in the state.
Project Focus
A wide range of projects will be eligible for funding that are focused on:
- Reduce Maternal Mortality:
- Increase access to prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care.
- Recruit doulas, midwives, and community health workers.
- Reduce Infant Mortality:
- Ensure regular health assessments and follow-up for at-risk pregnant women.
- Provide education on healthy nutrition for mothers and infants.
- Identify Barriers to Care:
- Establish collaborative networks to support pregnant women and new mothers.
- Host convenings to share best practices and build community among providers.
Funding Information
Grant sizes will range from $50,000 to $250,000.
Grant Period
12-month grant term.
Eligibility Criteria
This funding opportunity is open to 501(c)3 and fiscally sponsored nonprofit organizations operating within the Delta region of Mississippi.
For more information, visit Women’s Foundation of Mississippi.
