How much funding does Infant & Maternal Health Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Infant & Maternal Health Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Infant & Maternal Health Grant offered?

Infant & Maternal Health Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received Infant & Maternal Health Grant funding?

Women's Foundation of Mississippi's IRS filings list 1 award under this program (2025). Recent recipients include Tougaloo College (Marks, MS), $40,000 in 2025.

Infant & Maternal Health Grant

Women's Foundation of Mississippi

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Grants for Reproductive Health Health Education Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Comprehensive sex education programs
Teen pregnancy prevention initiatives
Reproductive health services
Support programs for pregnant women and mothers

Overview

Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide

Focus Area: Maternal health and reproductive health; teen pregnancy prevention; support for pregnant and parenting women

Eligible Programs:

Comprehensive sex education programs
Teen pregnancy prevention initiatives
Reproductive health services
Support programs for pregnant women and mothers
Healthcare workforce development in nursing and healthcare fields

Recent Examples of Funded Work:

Girls Matter program at Methodist Children's Home (RN-led comprehensive sex education for foster youth)
Reproductive health services in rural Mississippi Delta
Nursing student support programs

Contact Information:

Women's Foundation of Mississippi
2906 North State Street, Suite 302
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601.326.3001
Email: info@womensfoundationms.org

How to Apply

Application Materials

Form: Infant & Maternal Health Grant Application Form (2024-2025)
Submit via WFM Proposal Submission Form

Contact for application details: info@womensfoundationms.org or 601.326.3001

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Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Women's Foundation of Mississippi's IRS filings)

Tougaloo College

Marks, MS · 2025

$40K

1 grant in Women's Foundation of Mississippi's 2025 filings reference “Infant & Maternal Health Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Women's Foundation of Mississippi actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 18
Total given: $773K
Median grant: $43K
Range: $15K–$73K

By dollars: Mississippi 97%, South Carolina 3%. Top recipient cities: Jackson, MS; Ridgeland, MS; Cleveland, MS.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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Delta State University · Cleveland, MS

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$73K
Ms Valley State University · Itta Bena, MS

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$73K
University of Mississippi Foundation · Jackson, MS

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Institute for Advancement of Minority Health · Ridgeland, MS

Enhance maternal health education and support services, provide infant health…

$50K
Excel by 5 · Jackson, MS

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$50K