Public Notices Home Search Notices Public Notices Login Wisconsin.Gov Home	Organization: Dept of Health Services (DHS)  http://dhs.wi.gov/ Publish Dates: 7/29/2022 through 8/15/2022 Category: Grants County: Sub Category: Proposals Municipality: Region: Entire State Status: Archived Breastfeeding Equity Technical Assistance Funding Application Survey Anticipated Annual Award Amount: Up to $120,000 per year, up to 3 years,, to be distributed among between one and three grantees. Funded agencies will be responsible for advancing equity in breastfeeding initiation and maintenance through identified strategies. Grant funding is expressly dependent upon the availability of funds to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) from the Health Resources and Services Administration, Title V Maternal and Child Health Grant. Applicants will be awarded based on available funding, capacity, and ability to meet application criteria. This project period begins January 1, 2023 and ends December 31, 2025. Each contract will have a duration of one calendar year with the possibility of annual renewal for the duration of the project period, contingent on funding availability and performance. Should additional funding become available, award amounts may be altered. Minimum Expectations Organizations receiving this award must prioritize equity and actively incorporate community voice into breastfeeding promotion strategies, in addition to implementing one or more of the following activities. Indicate which of these additional activities your agency is applying to implement. Select all that apply: • Provide support to all agencies throughout Wisconsin pursuing breastfeeding work with Title V funding, including providing content-area expert consultation and convening quarterly learning community calls • Coordinate and cross-promote statewide breastfeeding-related initiatives • Work with local and tribal health agencies to increase lactation support in the workplace and early childhood settings. • Work with local and tribal health agencies to enhance local community coordination to improve continuity of care by strengthening consistent implementation of prenatal, maternity care, and postpartum practices to support breastfeeding. • Support hospital use of quality improvement strategies to align with the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and/or Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative guidelines. • Implement strategies for community engagement and local stakeholder activities, including funding opportunities to support community agencies to advance breastfeeding efforts within specific populations experiencing inequities in breastfeeding (initiation, duration). If you have other questions about this application, you can email the Maternal and Child Health Program staff at DHSDPHMCH@dhs.wi.gov. Title V Background The Wisconsin DHS Title V Program provides funding and support to local and tribal health agencies and other organizations that support the well-being of mothers, children, and families. The current priorities of Wisconsin’s Title V Program are: · Advance equity and racial justice. · Assure access to quality health services. · Cultivate supportive social connections and community environments. · Enhance identification, access, and support for individuals with special health care needs and their families. · Improve perinatal outcomes. · Foster positive mental health and associated factors. · Promote optimal nutrition and physical activity. Funded projects will help advance the Title V Program’s priorities, and selected applicants will work with the Title V Program to develop an approved budget, budget narrative, and a comprehensive work plan that outlines specific project deliverables. Web Address to Funding Application Survey: Will be added once this copy is approved Related Links: Breastfeeding Equity Technical Attachments: Revision History: 6/17/2022 3:10:02 PM Mark Zeihen Link added. 6/23/2022 2:41:30 PM Jesenia Rivera Link changed. 6/23/2022 2:41:50 PM Jesenia Rivera Updated URL * 7/29/2022 6:34:14 AM Jesenia Rivera Changing deadline date   * Currently displayed
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