Funding Opportunity
Annual Request for Applications (RFA)
At the Center for the Transition to Parenthood (CTtP), we believe that advancing perinatal care means investing in the ideas and organizations that move the field forward. Each year we award two (2) $50,000 awards for initiatives advancing science or intervention oriented to the public health mission of transforming the perinatal care ecosystem.
We accept proposals for:
- Research projects in areas such as the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), prenatal programming, and perinatal mental health services
- Community-based initiatives that improve perinatal care, with a focus on equity, access, and innovation
Applications will be reviewed by a CTtP national working group of clinicians, researchers, mental health experts, community practitioners and advocates.
This is an annual opportunity so even if the timing is not right for you this year, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter and follow CTtP on LinkedIn to stay updated and hear about future funding rounds. If you were not successful during last year’s RFA cycle, we welcome you to apply again this year.
If you have any questions, please email the Center for the Transition to Parenthood at: TTP@cumc.columbia.edu
2026-27 Cycle: Key Dates
Application guidelines & FAQ available: July 1, 2026
Informational Webinar: July 20, 2026
Submissions portal opens: July 30, 2026
Applications due: September 1, 2026
Awardees announced: November 15, 2026
Funding start date: January 31, 2027
Prepare Your Application
We encourage prospective applicants to review the application instructions in advance to begin gathering information and preparing responses before the application portal opens.
Research Track
This track is for you if your project generates or applies scientific evidence within the perinatal period, including DOHaD and prenatal programming studies, health services research, and investigations testing the feasibility, effectiveness, or real-world implementation of perinatal mental health interventions.
2026-27 Research Track Application Guidelines
Community-Based Track
This track is for you if your project delivers programs or services during the transition to parenthood through authentic community engagement, with community-based organizations, clinical programs, or community health worker initiatives as core partners.
2026-27 Community-Based Track Application Guidelines
Please note that these documents are provided for planning purposes only. All applications must be submitted through the official application portal once it opens.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We know applying for funding can raise questions. Explore the FAQs below for answers about eligibility, timelines, review criteria, and application requirements. For a deeper look at this year's opportunity, join our informational webinar and hear directly from the CTtP team and past awardees.
2026-27 RFA Cycle FAQ
Attend the Info Session
Join us for an informational webinar on Monday, July 20, from 4-5 pm EDT to learn more about the selection process and be inspired by how past awardees have used this investment. Registration is required.