Changemaker Accreditation Grants
The Changemaker Accreditation Grant was established in honor of the founders of the birth center movement and the current and future changemakers who propel the movement forward. The grant is designed to pay up to 100% of the initial accreditation fee or an accredited birth center’s annual fees due to the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC). The AABCF has the exclusive authority to determine all grant guidelines, criteria, timelines and awards, and will monitor all grants.
Who can apply?
To qualify a birth center must have:
A demonstrated financial hardship to pay 100% of their CABC accreditation fees
A demonstrated capacity and a plan to complete the accreditation process with the intent to maintain accreditation.
Not received an Accreditation Support Grant in the last three years
Special consideration will be given to birth centers that demonstrate one or more of the following:
A commitment to serving low income birthing people and/or birthing people on Medical Assistance
Situated in a rural or low-income area
Annual gross revenues of less than $100,000
A commitment to foster public education about birth centers
How do I apply?
Step 1: Download the Changemaker Grant Application Overview
Step 2: Prepare your application materials
What is the application deadline?
The AABC Foundation will review grant applications on a rolling basis. Grants expire one year after issue, so please plan your application to fit into that timeline.
Apply by November 1, 2024 to receive a decision by December 30, 2024
Apply by January 3, 2025 to receive a decision by February 28, 2025
Apply by March 1, 2025 to receive a decision by April 30, 2025
How are grants awarded?
Award certificates are issued to birth centers which tell the size of the grant and its purpose. The certificate can be redeemed by sending it to the CABC for use in lieu of payment. CABC then sends the certificate back to AABC Foundation which then pays that amount to CABC. An award certificate expires 365 days from the date of issue and so must be used in that time.
Questions? Please contact us at admin@aabcfoundation.org / 215.234.8068