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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...






2010 RFP and Grant Information. Your Deadline has been Extended to 11/25/09
The 2010 RFP and Grant information is now available. New extended deadline, apply today!





2009 Community Grants and Awards Recipients
The March of Dimes Wisconsin Chapter has awarded $72,000 to community organizations throughout Wisconsin to help address the unique needs of pregnant women, babies, and families.  Local grants awarded for 2009 include:





Healthy Babies Healthy Business®
This program is designed to help you enhance your existing wellness programs and offer our content to your employees.  We want to help you mitigate health care costs by enhancing employee education.






Wisconsin Prematurity Campaign
Wisconsin Chapter Prematurity Campaign Partners include: Wisconsin MCH Coalition, Wisconsin AWHONN Association, Nutrition Section, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative.



Pregnacy Workshop
The Pregnancy Workshop is a step-by-step prenatal curriculum that informs women how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy.



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.



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.



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.