Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.994 (USAspending.gov).
- Public Health, California Department Of 5 awards $201,293,440
- Nys Department Of Health 3 awards $119,684,272
- Department Of State Health Services 2 awards $78,353,810
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To enable States to improve the health and well-being of the Nation's mothers, children and families by supporting and promoting the development and coordination of systems of care for the maternal and child health population, particularly vulnerable populations who do not have access to adequate health care.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Other
Title V MCH Service Block Grants are limited to States and insular areas.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Health Professional
- Infant and Toddler (0–3)
- Young Child (4–9)
- Other
Mothers, infants, children, including CSHCN, and their families, particularly those of low-income.
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
To enable States to improve the health and well-being of the Nation’s mothers, children and families by supporting and promoting the development and coordination of systems of care for the maternal and child health population, particularly vulnerable populations who do not have access to adequate health care.
Mission Categories
Primary: Maternity, Infants, Children
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
States may use funds to develop systems of care for the provision of health services and related activities, including planning, administration, education and evaluation consistent with the State's annual application.
Beginning in FY 1991, States must use at least 30 percent of their Federal allotment for preventive and primary care services for children, and at least 30 percent for services for children with special health care needs. In addition, each State must establish and maintain a toll-free information number for parents on maternal and child health (MCH) and Medicaid providers.
Restrictions
Funds may not be used for (1) Inpatient services other than those provided to children with special health care needs or to high-risk pregnant women and infants and such other inpatient services as the Secretary may approve; (2) cash payments to intended recipients for health services; (3) purchase and improvement of land, construction or permanent improvement of buildings or purchase of major medical equipment; (4) matching other Federal grants; or (5) providing funds for research or training to any entity other than a public or private nonprofit entity.
No more than 10 percent of each State's allotment may be used for administration.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this Assistance Listing program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Matching Requirements
For each quarter, the Secretary shall make payments of an amount equal to 4/7 of the total of the sums expended by the State during that quarter.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Social Security Act Title V Section 502(c)