The Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP), a program by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is offering grants of up to $50,000 per year for five years to support community-based child health projects.
Local, tribal and state governments as well as special districts and non-profit organizations looking to improve the health status of mothers, infants, children and adolescents by increasing access to health services are eligible to apply.
Eligible projects must be new community initiatives, or, a new, innovative component that builds on existing community resources. Projects should target low-income populations, and address the following four key areas:
- Access to healthcare services
- Community-based healthcare
- Preventive healthcare
- Service coordination
Projects must also adhere to the following requirements:
- Direct clinical or public health services
- Pediatrician/Pediatric primary care provider involvement such as family physicians, nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants
- Evaluation component
- An advisory board comprised of local community members, families, program participants and representatives from partner agencies
As part of the grant agreement, the AAP will provide technical assistance to both program applicants and grantees.
There is a two-to-one non-federal match required in years two through five. The match can include in-kind funds.
Applications are due August 2, 2017.
