The Elevance Health Foundation (EHF) is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to support initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes. This funding opportunity is part of the foundation’s broader mission to address disparities in healthcare, particularly for socially vulnerable populations. EHF prioritizes programs that target health inequities, remove barriers to care, and address social determinants of health throughout the pregnancy journey, from pre-conception to postnatal care. The foundation is particularly interested in projects that are innovative, scalable, and capable of generating measurable health improvements.

The grant will support both national programs promoting systemic change and local programs operating in specific states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. Programs should align with one or more of the following goals: reducing disparities in pre-term birth rates, lowering severe maternal morbidity (SMM) incidence, and improving overall maternal and infant health outcomes. These objectives may be achieved through strategies such as increasing access to preconception, prenatal, and postnatal care, expanding the maternal health workforce, utilizing non-traditional healthcare settings, and incorporating telehealth solutions.

The grant term ranges from one to three years, with funding amounts based on the needs of the proposed program. The grant primarily covers costs directly related to program implementation, including measurement, evaluation, and reporting. Grant recipients must submit semi-annual reports demonstrating progress toward specific metrics such as improved pre-term birth rates, increased prenatal and postnatal care visits, higher breastfeeding rates, and better access to family planning services.

Priority consideration will be given to proposals that support whole-person health, address health-related social needs, incorporate culturally relevant interventions, and build trust within the communities they serve. Additionally, programs must provide clear measures of success, accountability standards, and track long-term outcomes to demonstrate sustainability and effectiveness.

To be eligible, applicants must be registered as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations under specific IRS subsections (170(b)(1)(A)(vi), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)). Organizations must demonstrate their ability to measure and sustain the impact of their initiatives. The application process requires nonprofits to submit their proposals through an online platform. The review period for applications is estimated to take between four to six months.

Interested organizations should prepare detailed proposals outlining their objectives, intervention strategies, anticipated outcomes, and accountability measures. The EHF will review applications and may request additional information before rendering a final decision. This funding opportunity represents a significant investment in maternal and infant health, particularly for underserved communities, and aligns with the foundation’s long-term commitment to improving health equity.