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:
  • AABC Birth Center Membership
  • 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

Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please follow these steps and be prepared to upload required documents.

Step 1: Download the Changemaker Grant Application Overview

Step 2: Prepare your application materials

Step 3: Complete and submit the online grant application.

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