Indiana’s current infant mortality rate for 2020 is around 6.6%. Indiana’s maternal mortality rate is also a concern, with 80% of pregnancy associated deaths classified as preventable in 2019. Providing new moms and moms-to-be access to the right education and support ensures a safe and healthy pregnancy.
- What is infant mortality? The death of an infant before his or her first birthday.
(Source: Center for Disease Control) - What is the infant mortality rate (IMR)? The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births.
(Source: Center for Disease Control) - What is maternal mortality? Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS) defines a pregnancy-related death as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 1 year of the end of pregnancy from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy.
(Source: Center for Disease Control) - What is maternal mortality rate? The maternal mortality rate is the number of maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births.
(Source: Center for Disease Control)
Community project applications in this category should offer strategies such as outreach, education, and/or care to pregnant and/or newly parenting moms.
Examples of Activities:
- Home visiting programs
- Doula support programs
- Breast milk bank
- Diaper bank
- Organize a community baby shower
- Family planning education
Do you need additional scoping support prior to submitting an application?
Please schedule your pre-submission scoping call with Sunny Lu Williams:
She can help:
1. Listen and provide recommendations on your proposed project BEFORE you apply.
2. Provide introductions to community partners for collaboration.
3. Walk through the grant application process.
4. Walk through the grant templates.
Schedule today: https://calendly.com/techserv-sunny/intww