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The March of Dimes Mission
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.


Grand Rounds
The primary purpose of the grand grounds program is to provide continuing education for perinatal health care providers on topics relevant to the March of Dimes mission.


Alabama Chapter Prematurity Summit
Perinatal conference offered health providers latest research to save Alabama babies.


National Research Grants


Alabama Chapter Community Grants


Community Grants Guidelines
Download the 2009 Chapter Grants application, brochure and attachments here.


NICU Family Support


Mission Investment Opportunity Program


Stork's Nest
Stork’s Nest is a cooperative project of the March of Dimes and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. that provides prenatal education and incentives for low-income pregnant women.  The Northern California Chapter has over 20 incentive programs.


Comenzando Bien
Comenzando bien is the March of Dimes prenatal education program for Hispanic women. It was developed in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and is culturally and linguistically appropriate for Hispanic women.


Project Alpha
This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. provides young males with education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.



March of Dimes WalkAmerica
Apr 7, 2007 -
Nov 3, 2007