The African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative is excited to announce the release of a request for proposals for a newly identified AAIMM Coalition Strengthening Partner (CSP). The AAIMM Management Team and Steering Committee have recognized the need for the initiative to evolve into a more sustainable and equitable collaboration that reflects stakeholder diversity. To embody its guiding principles, the structure of the Management Team will be enhanced. 

This RFP invites proposals from organizations interested in becoming the AAIMM CSP, which will join the Department of Public Health and First 5 LA on the Management Team. The CSP will act as a strategic convenor and administrator to improve operational effectiveness and enhance the initiative’s collective impact.

This is a grant-funded opportunity with two phases of work, subject to available funding. The selected CSP will receive $350,000 over 12 months for Phase 1. Phase 1 may be extended based on external factors impacting its scope. Continuation to Phase 2 will depend on performance and funding availability. 

Interested applicants should carefully review the RFP LINKED HERE - Proposals are due Wednesday, May 21st, at 3 p.m. PT

In preparation for submitting a proposal, review the following document:

• The Coalition Strengthening Partner (CSP) Request for Proposals, which contains information on the:

  • AAIMM Prevention Initiative

  • Position scope of work, key deliverables, and project term

  • Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum qualifications

  • Selection process

  • Required documents and submission instructions

To learn more about this opportunity:

• Register for the Information Session on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:30-10:30 am PT; REGISTER HERE.

• Submit your questions to the open RFP Questions Form and review answers via the RFP FAQ Sheet. Answers to questions will be updated weekly on Fridays.

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Other questions? Email Laresha Franks at [email protected].