Frequently Asked Questions about the Title V Funding Proposal Request for Applications
Below are frequently asked questions about the Request for Application. If you have a question that is not on the list, please email megan.meredith@wyo.gov.
What is Title V?
Title V of the Social Security Act of 1935 established the MCH Services Block Grant. It is designed to assist states in their efforts to improve the health of mothers, children, and families. In Wyoming, the Title V MCH Block Grant is administered through the MCH Unit, within the Wyoming Department of Health. It supports programs that help mothers give birth to healthy babies and promotes access to medical care for children and youth, including those with special health care needs, as they grow and develop. Every awarded application will be considered a sub-recipient of Title V funds. Part of the support MCH will offer to sub-recipients will be education and technical assistance on Title V. Learn more about the Title V MCH Services Block Grant.
Do you need help with applying for Grants? Check out the Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP)!
WYGAP is a technical assistance program to help organizations that may need extra help in applying for grants! This program provides assistance through or with training, webinars, and office hours; general/exploratory assistance; needs identification and planning; project scoping and review; funding opportunity identification; stakeholder coordination; grant application development; post-award support; federal fund match information; and resources. To learn more and to access WYGAP, please click here.
What can’t Title V Funds be used for?
The MCH Block Grant funds may not be used for cash payments to intended recipients of health services or for the purchase of land, buildings, or major medical equipment. Other restrictions apply, as specified in Section 504(b). 504(b): (b) Amounts described in subsection (a) may not be used for— (1) inpatient services, other than inpatient services provided to children with special health care needs or to high-risk pregnant women and infants and such other inpatient services as the Secretary may approve; (2) cash payments to intended recipients of health services; (3) the purchase or improvement of land, the purchase, construction, or permanent improvement (other than minor remodeling) of any building or other facility, or the purchase of major medical equipment; (4) satisfying any requirement for the expenditure of non-Federal funds as a condition for the receipt of Federal funds; (5) providing funds for research or training to any entity other than a public or nonprofit private entity; or (6) payment for any item or service (other than an emergency item or service) furnished— (A) by an individual or entity during the period when such individual or entity is excluded under this title or title XVIII, XIX, or XX pursuant to section 1128, 1128A, 1156, or 1842(j)(2), or (B) at the medical direction or on the prescription of a physician during the period when the physician is excluded under this title or title XVIII, XIX, or XX pursuant to section 1128, 1128A, 1156, or 1842(j)(2) and when the person furnishing such item or service knew or had reason to know of the exclusion (after a reasonable time period after reasonable notice has been furnished to the person).
Who is eligible to apply?
Any Wyoming-based community non-profit and for-profit businesses/organizations are eligible to apply! You just need to be registered in the SAM system and have a UEI number (if you are unsure as to what the SAM system is and what a UEI number is, please go to the “What is a UEI?” question below).
What is a UEI?
UEI stands for Unique Entity Identifier. To do any sort of business with a government entity, you have to register your business or organization in the System for Award Management (SAM) and renew it every year. When you register with SAM you get an UEI, and it is free to get one. You must have a UEI and be fully registered in Sam.gov before submitting your application (you cannot just have a UEI assigned, it needs to be an “active registration”). If you do not have one, your application will not be considered. If your organization does not already have an UEI, apply with SAM so one can be assigned to you.
What is a National Performance Measure?
Every five years, the MCH Unit is required to perform a statewide needs assessment to determine health priorities for women, infants, and children in Wyoming. These priorities then determine which National Performance Measures, or NPMs, each program in the MCH Unit will work towards. NPMs are decided by the Title V MCH Services Block Grant program as a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). All Title V NPMs can be found on HRSA’s website.
On the application, I only see some, but not all National Performance Measures. Why can’t organizations apply for Wyoming’s other NPMs?
Currently, only the Food Sufficiency NPM under the Child Health Program is part of this funding opportunity. In the future, other MCH Unit programs may issue similar requests for applications to address their selected NPMs.
In the overview of the proposal section, it says my responses for questions 1 through 4 cannot be more than 2 pages in length. How can I interpret that on a Google Form?
Generally speaking, 500 words makes a page. Please try to keep responses to 1,000 words. Going slightly over 1,000 words will not hurt your application.
In the application, I want to use a personal, first-hand account of the need I see in the community. Do I also need to find other sources that prove need?
Personal, first-hand accounts from people in the community are some of the best sources to illustrate need. However, pairing first-hand accounts with community- or state-level data is also an important way to strengthen the description of need. If you are having trouble finding data, please visit the MCH epidemiology page for access to data, reports, and dashboards. You can also contact megan.meredith@wyo.gov if you need help locating other possible sources of data.
If I use a statistic, data, or quote, do I need to list the source?
Yes! Please list the source of the statistic or data used at the end of your question box. You are welcome to use any formatting you are most comfortable using (APA, MLA, etc.) or you can list the link of the source at the end. If using a direct quote from someone with lived experience or who is detailing their first-hand account of need, please seek their permission to include it as appropriate.
Are there any tips you have to make sure my application does not get thrown out?
All applications submitted will be reviewed and scored. If an application is incomplete or inaccurate, our team will contact you and provide an opportunity to address the issue(s).
If I am awarded funding, when should I expect the purchase to be made?
For the 2025-2026 RFA, the purchasing of food sufficiency materials will be made in phases, and awardees will be notified of their approximate purchase timeline. The timelines will range from April 2026 to September 2026.
For the 2026-2027 RFA, the funding is expected to begin on October 1, 2026, and end on September 2027. All projects are funded for one year.