Seed Fund: Resources for Birth Workers & Families
Grants, opportunities and resources to sustain the work
Families need more support than ever, and many of us are searching for ways to keep this work sustainable. Because opportunities and resources can feel scattered, we’ll keep pulling them together for you here. Explore what fits your practice or community, and share in the comments which opportunities (and where) would be most helpful to you!
United States
Baby Dove — Black Birth Equity Fund (U.S.)
Amount: Up to $1,300 toward doula services
Due: Entry Period 10 ends October 31, 2025
Provides grants directly to Black expectant mothers to cover doula care. Doulas can encourage clients to apply; funds are distributed via Players Philanthropy Fund. Limited number of awards each entry period.
Click to apply
California
Central California Alliance for Health — Doula Recruitment Program (CA: Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz)
Amount: Up to $65,000 + incentives
Due: Jan. 20, 2026
Covers first-year costs for doulas and organizations recruiting and credentialing for Medi-Cal. Once enrolled, reimbursement is available at up to 150% of the state fee-for-service rate.
Click to apply
Florida
Florida Blue Foundation — Maternal Health Grants (Florida)
Amount: $270,000 to $400,000 (over 3–4 years)
Due: October 6, 2025, 3pm ET
Supports nonprofit programs working to improve maternal health across the state. Appropriate for doula hubs, midwifery practices partnered with CBOs, and hospital-community collaborations.
Click to apply
Georgia
State of Hope — Georgia DFCS
Amount: $5,000–$10,000
Due: October 15, 2025, 11:30pm ET
Funds community projects focused on family strength and stability. Proposals can include maternal, postpartum and doula-centered supports.
Click to apply
Sister Song Birth Justice Care Fund (GA, NC, KY, FL)
Amount: Varies (client care reimbursements through the fund)
Due October 6, 2025 (prerequisites)
The Birth Justice Care Fund is building a roster of doulas, lactation consultants and maternal mental health therapists. To qualify, doulas must have attended at least 5 births by the deadline, lactation support pros must hold IBCLC/CLC/CBS certification, and therapists must be licensed in GA, NC, KY, or FL. Approved partners will be eligible to provide funded services through the program.
Click to apply
Maryland
Howard County RFP 06-2026 — Social Supports for Pregnant/Postpartum Individuals
Amount: Contract funding, amount varies
Opens: October 22, 2025
County funding for services that support pregnant and postpartum people considered high-risk. Open to community-based and provider organizations.
Click to apply
Missouri
The KC Doula Program — Family Scholarships (Kansas City, MO)
Amount: up to $6,000 per birth
Due: November 3, 2025
Scholarships covering prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula care for families in Kansas City. Families apply jointly with their chosen doula.
Click to apply
New York
New York State Medicaid — Doula Services Benefit (New York, statewide)
Amount: Fee-for-service and managed care reimbursement
Due: Ongoing enrollment
Open to doulas meeting training or experience criteria. Enrollment enables billing through managed care organizations for covered services, including up to eight perinatal visits and one labor and delivery encounter.
Click to enroll
Canada
McMaster Midwifery Research Centre — 2026 Midwifery Research Grant (Canada)
Amount: CA$25,000 - 30,000
Due: NOI Nov 15, 2025; Full app Jan 15, 2026
Supports midwifery-led research. Applicants submit a notice of intent, followed by a full application. Decisions announced April 1, 2026.
Click to apply
Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program — BCAAFC (British Columbia)
Amount: up to CA$1,200 per pregnancy
Due: Ongoing
Provides funding for Indigenous families in BC to access doula care. Families apply with a doula; multiple service models are eligible.
Click to apply