The Home Visiting Research, Improvement, Sustainability and Evaluation Center (HV-RISE)
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations operating home visiting programs serving families. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, public health agencies, universities, and research institutions with demonstrated expertise in home visiting services.
The center will focus on improving home visiting quality through research, evaluation, and testing small-scale improvements. Applicants should have strong relationships with home visiting programs and capacity to conduct rigorous evaluation work.
Geographic scope is national. Funded projects will support multiple home visiting programs across the United States.
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Key dates
- Aug 10, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 23, 2027 Application deadline in 126 days
- Jul 2, 2027 Award announced
- Aug 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
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The Home Visiting Research, Improvement, Sustainability and Evaluation (HV-RISE) Center will improve the quality of home visiting services and outcomes for families by helping home visiting programs use research to improve practice, test small scale improvements, and expand what works.
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Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- HRSA SF-424 Application Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Support from home visiting program partners
- Evaluation Plan
- Sustainability Plan
Program contact
- 👤 HV-RISE Program
- 📧 HomeVisiting@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-2170
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.870 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$31,388,121
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$30,146,655
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$30,146,654
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$28,987,283
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$26,726,401
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$26,402,603
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$25,914,235
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$23,453,674
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$20,810,562
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$19,610,292
Top States by Funding
- CA 8 awards $191.1M
- TX 7 awards $167.5M
- PA 7 awards $104.2M
- NJ 7 awards $89.9M
- AZ 7 awards $84.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.870). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $451,353,621 | |
| 2025 | $489,251,606 | |
| 2026 est. | $536,235,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for HV-RISE funding?
Organizations with expertise in home visiting research, evaluation, or program improvement are eligible. Nonprofits, universities, public health agencies, and research institutions can apply.
What is the funding amount and deadline?
One award of $5,000,000 is available. The deadline is February 23, 2027.
What activities does HV-RISE support?
The center supports research to improve home visiting practice, testing small-scale improvements, and expanding evidence-based models. Evaluation and sustainability activities are also eligible.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This is a fully funded award with no matching funds required.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a highly competitive award. Applicants need strong evaluation expertise, relationships with multiple home visiting programs, and a clear vision for national impact.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start early to build relationships with home visiting programs. You'll need strong partners for this center.
- Focus your proposal on research and evaluation capacity. Strong methodology is critical for this award type.
- Demonstrate how your center will serve multiple home visiting models and programs nationwide.
- Plan a detailed sustainability strategy. Reviewers will want to see how the center continues beyond the award period.
- Connect your work to existing home visiting evidence and current policy priorities in maternal and child health.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak evaluation or research methodology. Poor articulation of national scope and partner engagement. Unclear sustainability plan after federal funding ends.
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