Knowledge to Practice

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Knowledge to practice grants focus on increasing the leadership skills of MCH professionals by facilitating the timely transfer of new information, research findings and technology related to MCH; and updating and improving the knowledge and skills of health and related professionals in programs serving mothers and children. These programs support the conduct of short-term, non-degree related courses, symposia, institutes, and distance learning strategies and/or development of curricula, guidelines, standards of practice, and educational tools/strategies intended to assure quality health care for the MCH population. Projects must address a critical MCH training need, and the need must be documented in the application. Up to eight grants will be awarded,including four grants that address the priority goals of the MCH Training Strategic Plan and HRSA Priorities, such as diversity of health professionals, leadership and research to practice.

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