Maternal Health Innovations Grant
Supporting Maternal Health & Family Wellness Initiatives
About the Grant
In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health and community partners from the TN Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Financing and Policy team, we are excited to announce a new grant funding opportunity. This opportunity is targeted toward community - focused and grassroots organizations interested in advancing the department’s Maternal Health Strategic Plan and helping mothers, babies, and families improve outcomes.
Key Details
Funding Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
Application Period: July 1 - August 15, 2026
Award Notification & Executed Contract: September 22 - 28, 2026
Project Period: October 1, 2026 - September 28th, 2027
Who should apply?
Community focused maternal health programs.
Small non-profits serving local communities.
Grassroots Organizations focused on maternal health outcomes.
Rural maternal health providers with limited supports or funding.
Maternal mental health focused organizations or providers with limited resources or funding.
In general, Grassroots or community-focused nonprofits are small-scale, locally rooted organizations that operate with limited budgets, volunteer-driven staffing, and a strong emphasis on local engagement. Organizations that are not legally recognized as non-profits can apply with sponsorship from a certified non-profit organization. For details on sponsorship visit the resource below.
Qualifying Work
Community-based maternal health education programs
Prenatal and postpartum support services
Family wellness and nutrition initiatives for mom & baby
Mental health resources for new parents
Increased access to Maternal Health Services and Resources
Increasing access to pediatric providers
These are examples and not a definitive list!
Grant Program Details
Requirements
Grassroots & community focused
Must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or sponsored by one
Demonstrated experience in maternal/family health
Provide a detailed project budget and timeline
Provide references as requested
Provide Financial Records as requested
Commit to brief mid-year & final progress reports
Timeline
Information Webinar: June 29th, 2026 @ 4:30pm CST - register previous page
Application Opens: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: August 15th, 2026
Review Period: August 15th - September 15th
Award Announcements: September 22nd - September 28th
Recording of Info Session and Q&A Responses June 29th Zoom
Application Portal
Live July 1, 2026 - August 15, 2026
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The application is open from July 1, 2026 to August 15, 2026. We encourage you to reach out if you have questions or need support completing applications. Contact hunterh@aimhitn.org and include hannahgh@aimhint.org to schedule a support call.
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Below is a link to the TN Dept. of Health, Maternal Health Strategic Plan. We strongly advise applicants to review and determine where your program aligns with the focus areas and goals before applying.
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Please see the button below labeled resources for applying. This will take you to a resource page and links to verified data sources to investigate economic, social, and many other factors that may apply to your proposed target population or area. Use these resources to help strengthen your application.
We want this to be as easy as possible for you. Please contact our Strategy and Impact Lead, Hunter Hancock, for assistance when needed throughout the process.
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