USDA-FNS-MMMWS-24: $5 Million Grant to Address Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in WIC Settings

The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA has released a funding opportunity, USDA-FNS-MMMWS-24, titled “Recognizing & Addressing MMM Warning Signs.” This cooperative agreement, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000, aims to support the implementation of evidence-based practices for recognizing and addressing early warning signs of maternal morbidity and mortality in Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) settings.

Eligible applicants for this opportunity include accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofit research entities, and other nonprofit organizations. The goal is to fund an external entity that will provide financial, technical, and evaluation support to initiate and administer a competitive subgrant program for WIC State and local agencies. This initiative is critical for improving maternal health outcomes within the WIC program, focusing on early detection and intervention strategies. The funding underscores the commitment to enhancing maternal health services and addressing critical health issues faced by mothers and infants in WIC settings.