Maternal and Child Health Grants Coming in September

September brings a meaningful set of funding opportunities for maternal and child health nonprofits across the country. Whether you're running home visiting programs, expanding access to prenatal care, or addressing the social determinants that shape health outcomes for families, the funders below are actively seeking partners. These opportunities range from small community grants to significant state-level funding, and several have rolling deadlines that mean you can move at your own pace.

Southcoast Health and United Way of Greater New Bedford: Grant for Health-Focused Nonprofits and Public Entities

This collaborative grant supports nonprofit and public entity programs that improve community health and well-being across the South Coast region of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Maternal and child health is explicitly named as a priority alongside housing, food access, behavioral health, and chronic disease. The program funds both new and existing initiatives, including operational support for staff and direct program delivery. Grants are up to $25,000. Deadline is September 28. Apply here

Illinois Department of Early Childhood: Grant for Home Visiting Nonprofits Serving Pregnant People and Young Children

If you run a home visiting program in Illinois, this is significant funding. The state is supporting evidence-based models like Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers that work with pregnant people and parents of children ages 0-5 in communities facing barriers to maternal and child health. The program also prioritizes innovations serving justice-involved families, newcomer families, families experiencing homelessness, and those managing depression. This is a $9.35 million opportunity with a September 30 deadline. Apply here

Tennessee Department of Health: Grant for Nonprofits Administering Maternal Health Programs

Tennessee is seeking a grantee to administer a community grant program tied to the state's Maternal Health Strategic Plan. The selected organization will design and deliver at least two initiatives focused on maternal healthcare access, workforce expansion, and addressing social determinants of maternal health. All work must be done in partnership with local organizations and prioritize underserved, rural, or high-risk populations. This is a $300,000 opportunity with a rolling deadline. Apply here

Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative: Grant for Maternal and Infant Health Nonprofits

VNPC supports local organizations working on innovative, community-driven projects that improve maternal and/or infant health. Priority goes to projects that respond to urgent community needs and demonstrate sustainability and equity. Funded projects run for six months. Grants are $7,500 with a rolling deadline. Apply here

Blue & You Foundation for Healthier Arkansas: Grant for Health Initiative Nonprofits and Public Institutions

This foundation provides small grants across a range of health categories, including maternal and child health. Eligible recipients include nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and public schools, colleges, and universities. Applications are accepted quarterly throughout the year with rolling deadlines. Apply here

The New York Community Trust: Grant for Health Nonprofits Serving Underserved Communities

If you're serving marginalized and underserved communities on Long Island, The New York Community Trust supports programs that improve health care effectiveness, responsiveness, and equity. Maternal and child health services are explicitly included alongside work on health disparities, access for uninsured or underinsured populations, and early intervention. This grant has a rolling deadline. Apply here

If you're working in one of these regions or with one of these funder priorities, we'd love to hear which relationship you're most focused on strengthening this quarter. Reply and let us know.

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