Georgia Maternal and Child Health Initiative

For programmatic or budget questions:

Andrea Young Kellum
akellum@healthcaregeorgia.org

Samantha Beasley
sbeasley@healthcaregeorgia.org

For questions about the online application:
Javier Sanchez
jsanchez@healthcaregeorgia.org

The Healthcare Georgia Foundation will provide funding to support innovative and/or evidence-based projects in Georgia that address health disparities for Black women of reproductive age (approximately 15-45 years) and their children, partners, and families.

Program priorities include:

• Programs that seek to reduce/prevent maternal/infant mortality and/or morbidity such as: home visiting, CenteringPregnancy® or group prenatal care, Healthy Start, and fatherhood initiatives
• Community-led perinatal care models
• Implicit bias trainings
• Diversifying and expanding the perinatal workforce, including doulas, midwives, and community health workers
• Communications campaigns that highlight the importance of listening to Black women or campaigns that promote and educate women about postpartum Medicaid expansion eligibility
• Implementation of the Reduction of Peripartum Racial Disparities AIM Bundle
• Expanding research/data opportunities to improve maternal and birth outcomes among Black women and infants

Policy priorities include:

• Working to extend Medicaid postpartum eligibility and coverage to 12 months following delivery
• Promoting enhanced reimbursement for healthcare providers
• Promoting timely utilization and enrollment of services in the Planning for Healthy Babies Medicaid waiver program
• Supporting policies to promote more healthcare providers being trained in and practicing in underserved areas, particularly rural communities
• Supporting policies to promote ongoing respectful care and equitable care training for healthcare providers

Eligible applicants are organizations located in Georgia with programs targeting Georgia residents, including:

• Nonprofit organizations, including nonprofit hospitals
• Quasi-governmental agencies
• Public health districts

The Foundation encourages engagement, diversity, representation, and inclusivity in the boards, staff, and individuals served.

Award ceiling: $75,000
Project period: 1 year
Estimated number of awards: 9-12

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application portal are available on the program website.