Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 23 112
The Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (MH-RC-MSI) Research Centers (RCs) grant opportunity (HRSA-23-112) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services discretionary funding program offered as a cooperative agreement. It sits within a broader, two-part initiative called the Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions, which is designed to create a multi-institutional research network led by and supportive of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The central idea is to strengthen the ability of these institutions to carry out meaningful maternal health disparities research and to develop community-based solutions that reduce inequities in maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and overall maternal health outcomes, with the larger aim of advancing health equity.
This Collaborative is structured around two linked funding announcements. HRSA-23-112 funds the Research Centers (RCs), which are the institutions conducting the on-the-ground research and capacity-building work. A companion opportunity, HRSA-23-113, funds a Coordinating Center (CC) that provides technical assistance and other forms of support to help the RCs grow and sustain their research infrastructure and effectiveness. In other words, the Research Centers generate and apply the research, while the Coordinating Center helps organize, strengthen, and accelerate that work across the network.
For HRSA-23-112 specifically, the program goal is capacity building at MSIs through applied maternal health disparities research. RC applicants are expected to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative studies that deepen understanding of the root causes driving disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and then translate that understanding into practical, community-based solutions. The funding is not framed as research for research’s sake; it emphasizes studies that are applied, grounded in real community needs, and capable of producing actionable findings that can be put into practice in health systems, public health programs, or community settings.
By the end of the period of performance, Research Centers are expected to meet several core objectives. They must plan and implement the maternal health disparities studies described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and develop community-based solutions informed by that work. They must also show that their institution’s capacity to conduct maternal health disparities research has increased, which implies building durable infrastructure such as stronger research teams, improved data and evaluation capability, research administration processes, community engagement methods, and partnerships that outlast the award. In addition, awardees are expected to produce manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, demonstrating that the work contributes to the broader evidence base. Beyond publication, they must disseminate findings and translate results into practice, meaning they should actively share lessons learned with stakeholders and support real-world uptake of effective approaches. Finally, to promote sustainability, each RC is expected to submit at least one external grant proposal by the end of the project period to fund continued work beyond HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) support.
A key feature of this program is its explicit focus on minority-serving institutions, defined here as schools with a demonstrated record of, or historical commitment to, serving underrepresented or disadvantaged students. The NOFO highlights examples such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. The intent is to invest in institutions that are often closely connected to communities most affected by maternal health inequities, and to strengthen their long-term role in generating evidence and solutions that are culturally grounded and community responsive.
In terms of basic funding mechanics, HRSA anticipated making up to 16 awards under this opportunity, with an award ceiling of $461,000. The Assistance Listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 93.110. Eligibility is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city or township, special districts), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, certain tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (among others, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement). The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2023, with an original closing date of June 12, 2023.
Overall, HRSA-23-112 is best understood as a targeted investment in research capacity and applied maternal health equity work at MSIs, paired with a coordinated support structure (through the companion Coordinating Center award). The program’s success is measured not only by studies completed, but also by stronger institutional capability, peer-reviewed outputs, practical dissemination and implementation of findings, and concrete steps toward sustaining the work through future external funding.Apply for HRSA 23 112
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (MH-RC-MSI) Research Centers (RCs)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $461,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (MH-RC-MSI) Research Centers (HRSA-23-112)
What is HRSA-23-112?
HRSA-23-112 is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It funds Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (MH-RC-MSI) Research Centers (RCs).
What is the overall purpose of this program?
The purpose is to build research capacity at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through applied maternal health disparities research and to develop community-based solutions that reduce inequities in maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and overall maternal health outcomes, with an aim of advancing health equity.
How does HRSA-23-112 fit into the larger Maternal Health Research Collaborative for MSIs initiative?
This Collaborative is a two-part initiative designed to create a multi-institutional research network led by and supportive of MSIs. HRSA-23-112 funds the Research Centers that conduct the research and capacity-building work, while a companion opportunity supports coordination and technical assistance.
What is the companion funding opportunity mentioned alongside HRSA-23-112?
The companion opportunity is HRSA-23-113, which funds a Coordinating Center (CC) that provides technical assistance and other support to help the Research Centers grow and sustain their research infrastructure and effectiveness.
What is the difference between a Research Center (RC) and the Coordinating Center (CC)?
The Research Centers conduct the on-the-ground research and build institutional capacity. The Coordinating Center helps organize, strengthen, and accelerate the work across the network by providing technical assistance and related support.
What types of research are Research Centers expected to conduct?
Research Centers are expected to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative studies that deepen understanding of the root causes driving disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and translate findings into practical, community-based solutions.
Is this program focused on applied research or basic research?
Based on the description, the emphasis is on applied maternal health disparities research that is grounded in real community needs and produces actionable findings that can be put into practice in health systems, public health programs, or community settings.
What outcomes are Research Centers expected to achieve by the end of the period of performance?
By the end of the project period, Research Centers are expected to: (1) plan and implement maternal health disparities studies and develop community-based solutions informed by that work; (2) demonstrate increased institutional capacity to conduct maternal health disparities research; (3) produce manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals; (4) disseminate findings and translate results into practice; and (5) submit at least one external grant proposal to support continued work beyond HRSA MCHB support.
What does "capacity building" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Capacity building refers to strengthening an institution's ability to conduct maternal health disparities research in a durable way, such as developing stronger research teams, improving data and evaluation capability, enhancing research administration processes, strengthening community engagement methods, and building partnerships that last beyond the award.
What does "translate results into practice" mean for awardees?
It means awardees are expected to actively share lessons learned with stakeholders and support real-world uptake of effective approaches, rather than only producing research findings.
Are publications required?
Yes. Research Centers are expected to produce manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals as part of contributing to the broader evidence base.
Are Research Centers expected to pursue future funding beyond this award?
Yes. Each Research Center is expected to submit at least one external grant proposal by the end of the project period to support continued work beyond HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) support.
Who is this opportunity primarily designed to support?
The opportunity is explicitly focused on minority-serving institutions (MSIs), described here as schools with a demonstrated record of, or historical commitment to, serving underrepresented or disadvantaged students.
What are examples of minority-serving institutions referenced in the opportunity?
Examples noted include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Why is the program focused on minority-serving institutions?
The intent is to invest in institutions that are often closely connected to communities most affected by maternal health inequities and strengthen their long-term role in generating evidence and solutions that are culturally grounded and community responsive.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making under HRSA-23-112?
HRSA anticipated making up to 16 awards under this opportunity.
What is the award ceiling for HRSA-23-112?
The award ceiling is $461,000.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity is 93.110.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply, based on the information provided?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city or township, special districts), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, certain tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, among others (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement).
When was the opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2023, and the original closing date was June 12, 2023.
Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement.
How is success measured for HRSA-23-112 Research Centers?
Success is measured not only by completing studies, but also by stronger institutional capability, peer-reviewed outputs, dissemination and implementation of findings, and concrete steps toward sustainability through future external funding.
What is the central idea behind creating a multi-institutional research network?
The central idea is to strengthen MSI-led research and community-based solutions by connecting institutions in a collaborative network, with Research Centers doing applied work and a Coordinating Center supporting and accelerating efforts across the network.
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