National Breastfeeding Support, Implementation, and Hospital Quality Improvement Initiative

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing a cooperative‑agreement solicitation to fund three national projects that will (1) engage federal, state, and community partners to advance breastfeeding support; (2) provide training and technical assistance (TA) to recipients and health‑care organizations for data use, quality improvement, and referral network development; and (3) assist U.S. and territorial maternity hospitals in safely implementing and sustaining evidence‑based, breastfeeding‑supportive care. The program has an estimated total funding of $21.5 million, with three awards expected. Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal governments, public and private higher‑education institutions, nonprofits, for‑profit entities, and small businesses. Funding will be provided through cooperative agreements, requiring recipients to collaborate closely with CDC on implementation and reporting. The anticipated project start date is September 30 2027, with the award expected on the same date. • Total estimated funding: $21.5 M for three awards • Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement (grant‑like) • Primary focus: Breastfeeding support, training, technical assistance, hospital quality improvement • Eligible entities: Broad – state, local, tribal, nonprofit, for‑profit, educational institutions, small businesses • Application deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 26 2027 • Anticipated award date: September 30 2027 • Project start: September 30 2027 • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required