Pilot Grants
PURPOSE: One of the goals of the EQUATE network is to promote equity in maternal and infant health outcomes by identifying innovative and cost-effective strategies to enhance access to quality health information, care, and experiences during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. The EQUATE network focuses on strategies for underserved populations because have disproportionately high maternal and infant mortality rates. To accomplish these goals, a team of investigators will collaborate with pregnant and postpartum people and their families, hospitals, and communities to discover ways to reduce racism and social issues that contribute to poor health outcomes.
EQUATE pilot equity research funds are intended to support impactful research that focuses on promoting health equity in maternal and health outcomes across the United States. This RFA is designed to generate preliminary data for future federal and other grant applications and initiatives. Interdisciplinary and multi-site collaborations are strongly encouraged. Applicants should demonstrate how they will leverage the P3 EQUATE Cores in designing and/or implementing their proposed project.
Earliest submission (via Red-Assist): Check back for active RFA (to be released November 2024)
Application closes: Check back for active RFA (to be released November 2024)
Awarded
August 2024
| Grant | Recipient | Project Title |
| Pilot for Equity Research in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes | Jameaka Hamilton, MD | Impact of neighborhood-level social determinants of health on primary cesarean delivery in a prospective US cohort |
| Pilot for Equity Research in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes | Holly Horan, PhD | Examining the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally competent, digital maternal mental health intervention in Birmingham, AL |
| Pilot for Equity Research in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes | Kristin P. Tully, PhD Meredith C. Smith, PhD |
Access to covered maternal health care services in the postpartum period: Birthing parent, clinical, and community perspectives |
