Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 24 040
The Maternal and Child Health - Improving Oral Health Integration National Consortium (MCH-IOHI Consortium) is a federal discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Issued as a cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 24 040 (CFDA 93.110), it is designed to create a single national consortium that serves as HRSA's primary technical assistance (TA) provider for integrating preventive oral health care (POHC) into maternal and child health (MCH) systems. The core purpose is to close the persistent gap between what research and evidence say works and what is routinely implemented in real-world state and local health settings, with a clear emphasis on advancing health equity through better, more consistent integration of oral health into MCH care.
The consortium's main job is to speed up adoption and implementation of evidence-based integrated POHC strategies across jurisdictions by offering both targeted and universal forms of technical assistance. Targeted TA is meant to directly support MCH-IOHI Project teams as they carry out a two-tier improvement approach that operates at both the state and local levels. In practice, this means the consortium is expected to help teams not only choose proven strategies, but also implement them effectively by using implementation science methods and collaborative learning structures. Implementation science in this context focuses on the practical "how" of putting evidence into use, such as identifying barriers in workflows, building staff capacity, adapting interventions appropriately without losing effectiveness, and tracking whether changes are being adopted and sustained. Collaborative learning implies structured opportunities for peer exchange, shared problem-solving, and spreading lessons learned across participating sites.
Alongside tailored support to specific teams, the consortium must also deliver universal TA that is broadly accessible to all states and jurisdictions, not only those receiving intensive project support. Universal TA is expected to be easy to access and to emphasize the development and dissemination of preventive oral health care resources and guidance that are evidence-based or evidence-informed. This typically points to products like toolkits, practice guidance, training materials, implementation playbooks, templates, and other resources that help health agencies and partners integrate oral health prevention into routine maternal and child health activities, with the goal of standardizing and elevating practice across the country.
Funding is structured to result in a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $1,475,000. Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the awardee should anticipate substantial federal involvement, meaning HRSA is likely to collaborate with and guide the consortium's activities, priorities, and deliverables more actively than under a typical grant mechanism. The opportunity was created on October 16, 2023, with an original closing date of January 22, 2024.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities: state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as applicants under those nonprofit categories); and for-profit organizations including small businesses. Overall, HRSA is seeking an organization capable of operating at a national scale, delivering structured technical assistance, translating evidence into practical tools, and supporting state and local systems in implementing integrated preventive oral health strategies in ways that reduce disparities and improve maternal and child health outcomes.Apply for HRSA 24 040
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maternal and Child Health – Improving Oral Health Integration National Consortium (MCH-IOHI Consortium)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 16, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2024. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,475,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): MCH-IOHI Consortium (HRSA-24-040)
1) What is the Maternal and Child Health - Improving Oral Health Integration National Consortium (MCH-IOHI Consortium)?
The MCH-IOHI Consortium is a federal discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is intended to fund a single national consortium that serves as HRSA's primary technical assistance (TA) provider for integrating preventive oral health care (POHC) into maternal and child health (MCH) systems.
2) What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement. That structure generally indicates substantial federal involvement, meaning HRSA is likely to collaborate with and provide guidance on the consortium's activities, priorities, and deliverables more actively than under a standard grant.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA listing for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA 24 040, and the CFDA listing is 93.110.
4) What is the main purpose of funding a national consortium?
The core purpose is to close the persistent gap between what research and evidence indicate is effective and what is routinely implemented in real-world state and local health settings. The consortium is expected to accelerate adoption and implementation of evidence-based integrated preventive oral health strategies within MCH systems, with a clear emphasis on advancing health equity.
5) What does "integrating preventive oral health care (POHC) into MCH systems" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, it refers to embedding preventive oral health care practices, resources, and evidence-informed guidance into routine maternal and child health work at state and local levels, so oral health prevention becomes a consistent part of MCH care and systems operations rather than a separate effort.
6) How many awards does HRSA expect to make under this opportunity?
HRSA expects to make one award (Expected Awards: 1), resulting in a single national consortium.
7) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $1,475,000.
8) What is the consortium expected to do with the funding?
The consortium's primary role is to provide technical assistance that speeds adoption and implementation of evidence-based integrated POHC strategies across jurisdictions. This includes both targeted TA for specific project teams and universal TA that is broadly accessible to all states and jurisdictions.
9) What is the difference between targeted technical assistance and universal technical assistance in this program?
Targeted TA is designed to directly support MCH-IOHI Project teams implementing a two-tier improvement approach at both state and local levels. Universal TA is intended to be broadly accessible and easy to access for all states and jurisdictions, not only those receiving intensive project support, and emphasizes dissemination of evidence-based or evidence-informed preventive oral health resources and guidance.
10) Who receives targeted technical assistance?
Targeted technical assistance is meant to directly support MCH-IOHI Project teams as they carry out a two-tier improvement approach operating at both the state and local levels.
11) What does the "two-tier improvement approach" refer to?
In this opportunity, the two-tier improvement approach operates at both the state and local levels. The consortium is expected to support project teams working across these levels to select and implement proven integrated POHC strategies effectively.
12) What methods is the consortium expected to use to help teams implement strategies effectively?
The consortium is expected to use implementation science methods and collaborative learning structures. The intent is to focus on the practical "how" of putting evidence into use and to support structured peer exchange and shared problem-solving across participating sites.
13) What does "implementation science" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Implementation science here is described as focusing on the practical steps needed to put evidence into routine practice. Examples named in the opportunity include identifying barriers in workflows, building staff capacity, adapting interventions appropriately without losing effectiveness, and tracking whether changes are being adopted and sustained.
14) What does "collaborative learning" mean in this opportunity?
Collaborative learning is described as structured opportunities for peer exchange, shared problem-solving, and spreading lessons learned across participating sites.
15) What does universal technical assistance need to include?
Universal TA must be broadly accessible to all states and jurisdictions and is expected to emphasize development and dissemination of preventive oral health care resources and guidance that are evidence-based or evidence-informed.
16) What are examples of products or resources the consortium might develop for universal TA?
The opportunity points to products such as toolkits, practice guidance, training materials, implementation playbooks, templates, and other resources that help integrate oral health prevention into routine maternal and child health activities, with the goal of standardizing and elevating practice across the country.
17) Is the focus limited only to jurisdictions receiving intensive project support?
No. Universal technical assistance is expected to be broadly accessible to all states and jurisdictions, not only those receiving intensive project support through targeted TA.
18) What is the health equity emphasis in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes advancing health equity through better, more consistent integration of oral health into MCH care. The consortium's work is framed as a way to reduce disparities and improve maternal and child health outcomes by closing the evidence-to-practice gap.
19) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
20) When was this funding opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on October 16, 2023, and the original closing date was January 22, 2024.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as applicants under those nonprofit categories); and for-profit organizations including small businesses.
22) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible.
23) Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, with the noted exclusion regarding institutions of higher education under those nonprofit categories.
24) Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible.
25) What kind of organization is HRSA looking for?
HRSA is seeking an organization capable of operating at a national scale, delivering structured technical assistance, translating evidence into practical tools, and supporting state and local systems in implementing integrated preventive oral health strategies in ways that reduce disparities and improve maternal and child health outcomes.
26) Why does the opportunity emphasize technical assistance rather than direct services?
The opportunity is structured around creating a national consortium that serves as HRSA's primary TA provider. The described activities focus on accelerating adoption, implementation, and spread of evidence-based strategies by supporting jurisdictions and teams through targeted and universal technical assistance.
27) How does the cooperative agreement structure affect the awardee's relationship with HRSA?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the awardee should anticipate substantial federal involvement, with HRSA likely collaborating with and guiding the consortium's activities, priorities, and deliverables more actively than under a typical grant mechanism.
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