Opportunity Information: Apply for WH AST 22 003
The Reducing Maternal Deaths Due To Substance Use Disorder grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: WH AST 22 003; CFDA: 93.088) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), specifically the HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH). It was released on May 5, 2022, with an application closing date of July 11, 2022. The program is authorized under Section 1703(a) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-2(a)) and Section 229 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 237a), which provide federal authority to support public health initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and addressing pressing health challenges.
At its core, this opportunity is designed to reduce maternal deaths associated with substance use disorder (SUD), with a strong emphasis on the realities that maternal health outcomes are shaped by overlapping factors including mental health needs, access to care, and long-standing inequities. OASH frames its broader mission as leading the country toward healthier lives, with particular attention to people and communities most at risk and those affected by historic disparities. Within that larger mission, OWH serves as a national coordinating body for improving the health of women and girls through policy leadership, education, and support for innovative programs that can be expanded or replicated. This specific initiative sits at the intersection of three HHS priority areas: maternal health, mental health, and substance use disorder, reflecting the understanding that preventing maternal mortality often requires integrated approaches rather than isolated interventions.
The funding is intended to support the development and evaluation of interventions that can prevent or reduce maternal deaths tied to substance use. While the notice does not list the full range of allowable activities in the provided excerpt, the language makes clear that applicants are expected to propose innovative approaches and to evaluate them, meaning the program is not only interested in service delivery but also in building evidence about what works, for whom, and under what conditions. This aligns with OWH's broader focus on disease prevention and health promotion across the lifespan, and suggests an interest in practical models that can improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing substance use disorder, particularly where mental health and other risk factors are also present.
Awards under this opportunity were expected to be competitive and limited in number. The anticipated number of awards was five, and the award ceiling was set at $300,000 per award. The funding instrument type is a grant, and it falls under the broad activity category of health. Eligibility is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that eligibility may extend beyond standard categories but requires consultation of the full eligibility language in the official announcement to confirm which organization types may apply and under what conditions.
Overall, the grant opportunity is positioned as a targeted investment in strategies that can reduce preventable maternal deaths connected to substance use disorder by encouraging programs that bridge maternal health care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment, while also reflecting HHS's stated commitment to addressing vulnerability and persistent disparities.Apply for WH AST 22 003
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reducing Maternal Deaths Due To Substance Use Disorder" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.088.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 05, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2022 No Explanation. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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