Innovation for Maternal Health

CFDA 93.688 Active Grant Cooperative Agreement

Open Opportunities (2)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$11.1M FY2026
$13.1M
FY24
$12.5M
FY25
$11.1M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.688 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 In 2025 there were 51 states and jurisdictions participating in the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) program representing 2,049 birthing facilities across the United States that are implementing maternal (patient) safety bundles to improve the quality of care of pregnant and postpartum women.

Program Objective

The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program promotes safety and quality of care during and immediately after childbirth and addresses the high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the U.S. It is the national, cross-sector commitment designed to lead in the identification, development, implementation, and dissemination of maternal (patient) safety bundles for the promotion of safe care for every U.S. birth. The AIM Technical Assistance Center supports all entities participating in the AIM program to increase birthing facility engagement, support bundle implementation and sustainability, manage reporting and analysis of state AIM data, and promote safe care for pregnant and postpartum women. The AIM Capacity program supports state capacity to implement AIM and expand the reach, depth, and quality of AIM throughout the United States.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Eligible entities for the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program include any domestic public or private entity, including domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the recommendations of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days

Final decisions are made 4 to 6 months after receipt of applications.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program promotes safety and quality of care during and immediately after childbirth and addresses the high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the U.S. It is the national, cross-sector commitment designed to lead in the identification, development, implementation, and dissemination of maternal (patient) safety bundles for the promotion of safe care for every U.S. birth. The AIM Technical Assistance Center supports all entities participating in the AIM program to increase birthing facility engagement, support bundle implementation and sustainability, manage reporting and analysis of state AIM data, and promote safe care for pregnant and postpartum women. The AIM Capacity program supports state capacity to implement AIM and expand the reach, depth, and quality of AIM throughout the United States.

Mission Categories

Primary: Maternity, Infants, Children

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) programs support widespread implementation of the core maternal patient safety bundles, increasing both the number of facilities implementing bundles, increasing the overall number of core bundles being implemented and/or sustained, and building greater data capacity for quality improvement.

Required Documentation

Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this Assistance Listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Matching Requirements

Opportunities may include matching requirements. Please refer to the notice of funding opportunity.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Eliza Heppner, Acting Associate Administrator for Maternal and Child Health
301-443-2170
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-06. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:30:47.