Mississippi State Department of Health

Buyer seeks to enhance emergency preparedness for pregnant and postpartum women in rural Mississippi communities. The project aims to increase access to essential resources, provide educational materials, and conduct training sessions. A key requirement is that a Mississippi-based, woman-led nonprofit organization leads the project. The initiative will strengthen local capacity and improve coordination among healthcare providers and community organizations supporting maternal health.

• 6/10/2025 - RFA Release Date
• 6/12/2025 - Question Submission Deadline
• 6/15/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/1/2025 - Period of Performance Start
• 1/1/2026 - First Report Due
• 6/30/2026 - Project End Date

• Must be a Mississippi-based, woman-led nonprofit organization
• Proven track record improving maternal health outcomes in rural populations
• Experience in maternal health outreach and resource distribution
• Familiar with federal grant requirements

• Develop and distribute emergency preparedness kits for rural mothers
• Conduct educational sessions about emergency preparedness
• Create and disseminate toolkits for healthcare providers
• Track and report on kit distribution metrics
• Develop and implement social media and newsletter campaigns
• Establish partnerships with local dissemination organizations
• Collect participant feedback through surveys
• Provide technical assistance to healthcare providers
• Submit semi-annual performance reports
• Evaluate effectiveness of distributed materials