The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program is offering this grant to establish the Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development and the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management. This grant aims to expand, support, and retain a diverse and qualified home visiting workforce by assessing trends, researching effective practices, and providing technical assistance. Additionally, the Jackie Walorski Center will identify, evaluate, and disseminate evidence-based case management best practices within the home visiting context. The primary purpose is to improve MIECHV service quality, enhance home visitor professional development and well-being, and reduce staff turnover, thereby strengthening vital support for pregnant individuals and families with young children.
Opportunity ID: 346218
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-23-121 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development and Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=f38e08ee-6690-4994-8fe3-d2482225571c |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.870 — Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include domestic public or private non-profit entities. Tribes and tribal organizations are eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program supports voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services for pregnant people and parents with young children up to kindergarten entry. This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding for the Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development (the Institute) and to establish and operate the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management. The purpose of the Institute is to provide support for home visiting programs to expand, support, and retain a diverse and qualified workforce. The Institute will do so by assessing workforce trends, researching effective workforce support practices, and providing technical assistance on such practices. In addition, this funding opportunity will support, within the Institute, the establishment and operation of the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management (the Center), which will identify, evaluate, and disseminate evidence-based case management best practices within the home visiting context. The goals of this program are to: 1) Improve the quality of MIECHV services, 2) Support home visitor professional development and well-being, and 3) Reduce the costs and disruption associated with frequent staff turnover and re-training. This funding opportunity will also support the establishment and operation of the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management (the Center), which will identify, evaluate, and disseminate case management strategies implemented within the home visiting context. The Institute will accomplish the above goals through the following objectives: • Assessing the MIECHV home visiting workforce, such as workforce supply and demand. • Conducting an environmental scan as needed to inform resource development. • Maintaining a coalition of diverse partners, experts, and organizations to provide input and expand reach and impact. • Informing and supporting federal, state, tribal, and local efforts to recruit and retain the MIECHV home visiting workforce. • Establishing a comprehensive, online, and searchable library of resources, tools, and trainings. • Developing and/or refining professional development resources and tools. • Identifying and/or refining existing core competencies of the home visiting workforce. • Establishing competency-based professional development plans. • Providing technical assistance to MIECHV program leaders and staff to build capacity to address workforce needs and challenges. Housed within the Institute, the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management (the Center) will support effective case management strategies that will help families access needed services – such as medical, social, and educational services. The Center will identify, evaluate, and disseminate case management tools, resources, and strategies, to support the home visiting workforce. The objectives for the Center include: • Developing and refining professional development resources, tools, and trainings for effective case management practices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
czakhour@hrsa.gov Email:czakhour@hrsa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346218 Full Announcement-HRSA-23-121 -> MCHB HRSA-23-121 FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration czakhour@hrsa.gov Email: czakhour@hrsa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.870 | HRSA-23-121 | Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development and Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management | PKG00281665 | May 15, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346218 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346218 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346218 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
346218 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346218 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346218 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346218 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346218 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346218 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
346218 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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