Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Technical Assistance Center
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing technical assistance to support the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program. Eligible recipients include state health departments, D.C. agencies, tribal nations, U.S. territories, and organizations supporting birthing facilities nationwide. The grant funds quality improvement initiatives that promote safe births and improve maternal health outcomes. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver technical assistance to multiple jurisdictions and healthcare facilities.
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Key dates
- Aug 11, 2026 Applications open
- Nov 13, 2026 Application deadline in 69 days
- Feb 1, 2027 Award announced
- Mar 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program is to provide technical assistance to support all 50 states, the District of Columbia (D.C.), jurisdictions, U.S. territories, tribal communities, and birthing facilities that are participating in the AIM program. AIM is a quality improvement initiative to support best practices that make birth safer, improve maternal health outcomes, and save lives.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Technical Approach
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Letters of Support (from partner organizations)
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health TA Center
- 📧 Wellwomancare@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-945-3940
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.688 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,012,043
Top States by Funding
- MA 1 awards $6.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.688). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $13,078,530 | |
| 2025 | $12,530,412 | |
| 2026 est. | $11,129,457 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State health departments, tribal organizations, territorial health agencies, and organizations with capacity to deliver technical assistance to AIM program participants nationwide.
What is the deadline?
The application deadline is November 13, 2026. This is a fixed deadline.
What activities does this grant support?
Technical assistance to support quality improvement initiatives that promote safe birth practices and improve maternal health outcomes across states and birthing facilities.
What is the funding amount?
The total funding pool is $3,000,000. Individual award amounts are not specified.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on your organization's experience delivering technical assistance to healthcare systems at scale.
- Emphasize your connections to state health departments and tribal health programs.
- Clearly explain how you will support the specific AIM quality improvement goals for maternal health.
- Highlight any past success working with birthing facilities to implement best practices.
- Detail your approach to reaching all participating jurisdictions, including rural and tribal areas.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail to demonstrate expertise in maternal health quality improvement or prior TA delivery experience. Applicants underestimate the geographic scope and infrastructure needed to support 50+ states, D.C., territories, and tribal communities. Weak plans for sustainability or unclear budget alignment with the proposed TA activities.
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