NHS Maternity Care Research Small Grants Programme (United Kingdom)

The NHS Maternity Care Research Small Grants Programme offers funding to organizations in South Yorkshire to enhance maternity and neonatal care through community engagement. Provided by NHS South Yorkshire, this opportunity aims to gather insights from women and families who have recently used maternity services. The deadline for applications is 9 am, 9 November. The programme seeks to improve maternity and neonatal services by engaging with communities to collect stories and feedback from women and families who have used these services in the last two to three years. The insights gathered will inform NHS South Yorkshire’s service user involvement strategy and service improvements. Grants of up to £4,500 will be awarded to at least five community groups. Funding can be used for: Eligible applicants are community groups operating in South Yorkshire, specifically in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, and the broader South Yorkshire area. Priority is given to groups working in areas of deprivation or with global majority communities, such as Black African, Black Caribbean, and other Black backgrounds. The programme focuses on collecting feedback from women and families about their experiences with maternity and neonatal services. Activities should aim to engage communities experiencing poorer maternity care outcomes. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that maternity care services are inclusive and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. By involving these communities in the feedback process, NHS South Yorkshire aims to co-design future care strategies that better serve underrepresented groups. What is the maximum funding amount available per application? Up to £4,500 per organization. Who can apply for this grant? Community groups in South Yorkshire, especially those focusing on deprived areas and global majority communities. When is the application deadline? 9 am, 9 November. What activities are eligible for funding? Activities that involve community engagement to collect feedback on maternity and neonatal services. How will the applications be assessed? An expert local panel will evaluate applications in early December. Eligible organizations should carefully review the official guidelines and complete their applications by the deadline. For full details and to apply, visit the NHS Maternity Care Research Small Grants Programme page.