MCH Workforce Development and Training Center

The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center is a five-year federal cooperative agreement administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. The initiative aims to build and strengthen the national maternal and child health workforce by equipping state Title V program leaders and professionals with evidence-based training, technical assistance, and tools to improve community outcomes. The project centers on developing a comprehensive national infrastructure, including a fully functional online learning platform with a learning management system, a free self-assessment tool for workforce evaluation, and a centralized digital hub for MCH resources and trainings. The program will deliver intensive training to 150 Title V staff across 30 states and territories, foster academic-practice partnerships through faculty development and internship programs, and implement continuous quality improvement practices grounded in adult learning principles. All activities must align with HRSA’s mission priorities, federal compliance standards under 2 CFR Part 200, and cybersecurity requirements based on the NIST framework, with strict adherence to health IT regulations under 45 CFR 170. The award is merit-based, evaluated on a 100-point scale across six criteria: response, impact, resources and capabilities, performance reporting and evaluation, need, and support requested, with no consideration of lowest price. Budgets are capped at an 8% indirect cost rate and a $228,000 annual salary limit for federally funded positions, with no profit permitted. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by July 8, 2026, in compliance with strict formatting guidelines, including a 60-page limit for narrative and attachments, and must include detailed work plans, staffing descriptions, organizational charts, and subrecipient agreements. Performance is monitored through reporting via the Discretionary Grant Information System, and continued funding is contingent upon appropriation availability, satisfactory progress, and compliance with federal requirements.