Description
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is offering a grant to Massachusetts non‑profit hospitals that already provide abortion‑care training to medical residents. The grant funds the creation and operation of an application and training program for out‑of‑state medical residents whose home states prohibit such training. Up to three hospitals may receive awards of up to $250,000 each, with a requirement that all training be completed by June 30 2027. The award period can be extended through up to three one‑year renewals, potentially lasting through June 2030. Interested hospitals must submit a concise proposal (≤5 pages) by the November 20 2026 deadline and attend an optional bidder’s conference on October 20 2026.
• Eligible applicants: Massachusetts non‑profit hospitals already delivering abortion‑care training to residents.
• Funding: Up to $250,000 per award; recommended budget $83k–$125k.
• Scope: Design an application process, deliver reproductive‑health training (including hands‑on abortion care) to out‑of‑state residents, and report performance metrics.
• Timeline: RFR released Oct 16 2026; Q&A due Nov 6 2026; bid deadline Nov 20 2026; contract start Jan 15 2027; training must be finished by June 30 2027.
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Contact
Jessica Monmany(Info Contact)