Funding for Birth Centers and Community-based Maternity Care in Wisconsin (USA)
GrantID: 701
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $1
Summary
This funding is available nationwide in the U.S. and is designed to support organizations, individuals, and researchers involved in the birth-center model of care, midwifery-led services, and community-based maternity care. The aim is to build more accessible, quality birth-center options, improve maternal-infant outcomes, and bolster the infrastructure around midwifery and birth-center accreditation.
- Research grants track provides funding up to $5,000 for projects related to the birth-center model of care—these are open to both individuals and organizations (non-profit status is not required).
A Changemaker Accreditation Grant helps birth centers cover accreditation or annual fees, potentially up to 100 % of those costs.
Support grants helps new or financially challenged birth centers with membership dues to join the associated national association, easing financial burden. There is also funding that supports making research articles freely available—applicants can request funds to cover open-access publishing fees if the article relates to birth-center care.
Eligible applicants vary by track: for research grants, individuals or organizations may apply; for accreditation or membership grants, birth centers (typically with the relevant membership or accreditation status) are eligible. The funds are intended for purposes such as advancing research, covering operational or accreditation expenses, strengthening membership and engagement, and promoting evidence and access in midwifery-led birth centers.
In short: if you’re working in or around birth-centers, midwifery-led maternity care, or similar models of care and are looking for modest but meaningful support to advance your project, membership, or accreditation, this organization offers a range of grants designed to help you.
Eligible applicants in Wisconsin with a demonstrated commitment to Health & Medical are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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