PAC Priority Teams recently met to develop actionable strategies to implement recommendations within two focus areas of the Pennsylvania Maternal Health Strategic Plan: (1) Diversify the Workforce to Build Improved Trust and Better Connections Between Patients & Providers, and (2) Increase Awareness of And Utilization of Supports That Address Health-Related Social Needs.

Proposals are now being sought from interested and qualified organizations to support implementation of recommendations from the Maternal Health Strategic Plan. Proposals must address one of the following actionable strategies as developed by PAC Priority Teams:

• Actionable Strategy #1: Establish a Registered Apprenticeship Program for Maternal Home Visitors in Pennsylvania
• Actionable Strategy #2: Develop recommended changes to Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) screens for pregnant and postpartum people
• Actionable Strategy #3: Provide funding to Pennsylvania-serving community-based organizations.

Download the pdf Request for Proposals (RFP) to learn about the eligible actionable strategies, funding availability, and how to apply.

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) Fluxx Portal at https://jhf.fluxx.io

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To apply for funding, applicants must first register their organization with Fluxx by creating an account at jhf.fluxx.io. Account requests will be reviewed and approved within 1-2 business days. Applicants will not be able to submit an application without an approved Fluxx account.

Applicants should create their Fluxx account as early as possible to avoid missing the application deadline. JHF is not responsible for any missed deadlines due to applicant delays in creating Fluxx accounts.

Confirmation of account creation will be sent to the email associated with the registration. Once the account is created and approved, the applicant will be able to log in to view and complete the application within Fluxx. Applications must be submitted within the Fluxx portal no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions regarding the registration or application process.

Refer to the Actionable Strategies documents below for more details.

Important Documents

• Request for Proposals
• Perinatal Action Collaborative Implementation Grant: Budget Template
• pdf Expanding and Diversifying Health Care Workforce Actionable Strategies
• pdf Health Related Social Needs Actionable Strategies

Any awards made under this RFP will be subject to the requirements included in the following Exhibits:

• Exhibit A – Standard General Terms and Conditions (and Attachment A)
• Exhibit B – Audit Requirements
• Exhibit C – Commonwealth Travel and Subsistence Rates
• Exhibit D – Federal Lobbying Certification and Disclosure
• Exhibit E – Minimum Personal Computer Hardware Software and Peripherals Requirements
• Exhibit F – Pro-Children Act of 1994

Webinar

An informational webinar was held on January 21, 2026. See the webinar recording and slides below:

pdf PAC RFP Cycle 2 Webinar Slides

Questions

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