The Research Coordinating Center funding opportunity, identified as HRSA-25-022, is issued by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services. This cooperative agreement aims to ensure strategic collaboration and capacity building for Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded research programs. The program supports the establishment of a continuous learning community, implements cross-site evaluations, and develops tools to translate research into practice effectively.

The expected funding for this opportunity is five hundred one thousand dollars. HRSA anticipates making one award. The project is intended to begin on September 1, 2025. Applications are expected to open on January 6, 2025, with a submission deadline estimated to be March 18, 2025.

Eligible applicants include domestic public and private entities, such as state and local governments, Native American tribal organizations and governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations. For-profit organizations are prohibited from earning a profit under this award, as specified by federal regulations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Foreign applicants must be affiliated with a United States entity with a recognized Employer Identification Number.

The purpose of the Research Coordinating Center is to build capacity among Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded programs by fostering strategic collaboration and coordination. This involves supporting learning communities, conducting evaluations across funded sites, and creating resources and tools to bridge the gap between research and practice. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to facilitate collaboration, ensure measurable progress in evaluation efforts, and enhance the practical application of research outcomes to advance maternal and child health.

For further details or inquiries, prospective applicants can contact Benedicta Osafo-Darko and Kyle Machicado at 301-443-2170 or via email at MCHB_CC@hrsa.gov.