Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families

The Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) is the centerpiece of a multiyear evidence-based program created by the Wisconsin Partnership Program and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that is investigating and addressing the high incidence of African American infant mortality in the state.

Reference the information on this page to prepare for upcoming funding opportunities, and note that deadlines and application requirements might be different in future funding cycles.

View 2013 LIHF Project Grants Awarded

Successful applications will be directed toward these funding priorities:

• Develop peer or social support networks for pregnant women and new mothers and families (including, but not limited to the Birthing Project USA, Patient Navigator or Community Health Worker)
• Enhance prenatal care through a group prenatal care model (including, but not limited to Centering Pregnancy)
• Expand maternal, infant and early childhood home visitation programs in targeted areas (including, but not limited to the Nurse Family Partnership)
• Improve family access to medical homes
• Improve family supports, including an increase in fatherhood involvement and transitional and family sustaining jobs

This Request for Partnerships (RFP) application process is competitive. Please review the RFP for eligibility criteria.

Review Criteria

• Aligns with objectives of the LIHF Program
• Aligns with LIHF Community Action Plans
• Enhances existing or promising community and academic partnerships
• Uses evidence-based strategies or builds on promising practices
• Actively engages with a LIHF Collaborative, including attendance at regular meetings and involvement in key activities with the target population

Eligibility

• Must be a Wisconsin-based organization
• Must be a state, tribal or local governmental agency or a charitable organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Must work with a UW System academic partner

Funding Categories and Duration

Development Grant

• Partnership development awards are up to $50,000 for 1 to 2 years
• Pilot/feasibility awards are up to $50,000 for 1 to 2 years

Implementation Grant

• Small-scale implementation awards are up to $150,000 for 2 to 3 years
• Implementation awards are up to $400,000 for 3 years

Submission and Review Dates

For technical assistance, contact Quinton Cotton, LIHF Program Officer, qcotton@wisc.edu.