The Maternity Health Equity Initiative

Our first program under The Panorama Fund is The Maternal Health Equity Initiative, launched in October 2024.

The Maternity Health Equity Initiative will provide $500,000 in unrestricted grants over the next three years (2024-2026) to support partners addressing maternal health and birth equity in underserved areas across the U.S. Responding to the country's rising maternal mortality rates—disproportionately affecting Black and Indigenous women—this funding commitment reflects Panorama's dedication to trust-based philanthropy and to advancing equity alongside our partners.

Guided by research from Panorama Strategy, as detailed in a new publication Advancing Maternal Health Equity: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities, the Maternal Health Equity Initiative aims to address critical challenges in maternal health and inspire broader philanthropic support. As part of this effort, we announced the following organizations as our 2024 grantees, each receiving a $20,000 grant:

• Alaska Native Birthworkers Community
• Birth Center Equity
• Birth Detroit
• Jamaa Birth Village
• Perinatal Support Washington