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Connecting the Community for Maternal Health 2.0 (CCMH 2.0)

Awards a $3.1 million prize purse across four phases to help U.S. nonprofits and Tribes build the research capacity to lead maternal health research in maternity care deserts.

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Connecting the Community for Maternal Health 2.0 (CCMH 2.0) is an NIH prize that awards a $3.1 million purse across four phases to help U.S. nonprofits and Tribes build the research capacity to lead maternal health research in maternity care deserts. Organizations move through four phases: a six-week Recruitment Phase with informational webinars that isn't required for entry, a Training Phase wher…

Looks for U.S. non-academic 501(c)(3) organizations, advocacy groups, and state or federally recognized Tribes working in or serving maternity care deserts, areas without hospitals, birth centers or obstetric providers. Proposed research must address community-identified maternal health needs and now also welcomes research into fathers' role in maternal health outcomes. Academic partnerships are welcome, but the lead applicant cannot be a university or currently hold an NIH grant as primary awardee.

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Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$3.1M

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