Prenatal Multivitamin Program in the United States
Vitamin Angels supports partners with nutrition solutions for women, infants, and children in the US, including a free prenatal multivitamin
grant program, technical support for our program providers, and educational materials.
Connecting Your Community with Free Prenatal Multivitamins
Vitamin Angels is a global public health organization that provides nutrition solutions to pregnant women, infants, and young children in 65 countries, including a robust program in the US that reaches more than 500,000 underserved women each year across all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
In the US, one of the ways we support women and children is by offering free grants of prenatal multivitamins to our diverse network of community partners. The success of our US programming relies on the expertise of our program partners, including Federally Qualified Health Centers, health departments, WIC agencies, and other organizations reaching underserved women and children. In addition to free prenatal multivitamins, we offer technical support to these partners and educational materials for the women and children they serve.
Why?
Prenatal multivitamins can improve pregnancy and birth outcomes, setting a woman and her baby up for fewer complications and a greater chance to thrive.
It is recommended that a prenatal multivitamin containing iron and folic acid be taken daily during pregnancy. In the US, it is also recommended that anyone who may become pregnant begin taking a multivitamin containing folic acid in the months leading up to pregnancy. Yet, only 34% of women report taking a prenatal vitamin before they knew they were pregnant, dropping further to 27% for Hispanic women and to 10% for Black women.
Since nearly half of pregnancies in the US are unplanned, providing prenatal multivitamins to women who may become or are currently pregnant — including those trying to conceive, currently pregnant, postpartum, lactating, or otherwise capable of pregnancy — is a tangible way to fill the gaps in maternal nutrition and support healthy pregnancies and births in your community.
Apply Online for a Grant of Prenatal Multivitamins
Applying to receive a grant of free prenatal multivitamins for your organization is easy. Simply fill out the appropriate application below for organizations operating in the US and its territories, and one of our program officers will contact you.
Please note that if your organization intends to distribute the grant outside of the US, you must apply for a grant through one of our international programs.
Free Prenatal Multivitamin Grant Application Process
Set your organization up for success by taking the time to prepare. First, review our eligibility criteria. Next, determine the need in the communities you serve, thinking through all programs within your organization that serve those who are currently pregnant or might become pregnant. Then, it’s time to submit a grant application.
Vitamin Angels offers a wide assortment of learning materials and service delivery tools to support your staff in distributing the prenatal multivitamins and in counseling. Here you will find job aids, recordkeeping tools, and educational materials to help ensure effective and impactful program delivery.
Our team takes pride in building strong, lasting partnerships. We check in with our partners to see how distributions are going, address any challenges, and assess your inventory. We try to keep reporting to a minimum, requiring just a single grant report, due 11 months into your 12-month grant cycle. Find our Annual Reporting forms and details on how to renew your grant here.
Applications for the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands
English Applications
Click the link below to apply online in English for programs delivered in the United States and its territories.
Click here to download the US Programs prenatal multivitamin grant application in English.
Solicitudes en Español
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para solicitar en línea, en español, los programas que se ofrecen en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios.
Haga clic aquí para descargar la solicitud de donativo para el programa de multivitaminas prenatales en los Estados Unidos, disponible en español.
If you have questions or need assistance with completing your grant application, please email us.
Hear From Our Current Program Partners
“It’s about affordable access to quality care for all. We are continually looking for ways to partner, to leverage our resources, to invest and expand, to meet the growing need. The partnership with Vitamin Angels is a perfect example. Being able to provide prenatal vitamins to [our clients in need] is just so fundamentally key to their health.”
Mitzi Moran, CEO, Sunrise Community Health
Vitamin angels Program Partner, Colorado, USA
Program Partner Grant Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for a Vitamin Angels grant?
- Must be a registered nonprofit, not-for-profit, or governmental organization in the US (e.g., community health center, clinic, health department, WIC agency, food bank, etc.).
- Must target those who may become pregnant or are currently pregnant—clients who are trying to conceive, currently pregnant, postpartum or lactating, or otherwise capable of pregnancy—and who are uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise experience barriers to accessing prenatal multivitamins through other programs.
- Must have existing programs that serve our target population and can integrate Vitamin Angels’ supported nutrition interventions into those existing programs without financial resources from Vitamin Angels.
How long does it take to be approved for a US Prenatal Multivitamin Grant?
Our applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If your organization is eligible and you have submitted a complete application, you can expect a response within 2–4 weeks.
Are there any costs associated with this grant?
No. We provide a free supply of prenatal multivitamins to meet your organization’s annual need and cover the cost of shipping to your facility.
Can you tell me more about the prenatal multivitamins that will be provided?
Each bottle of prenatal multivitamins provides a six-month supply and is formulated to be safe and effective throughout pregnancy. Each daily dose includes 15 essential vitamins and minerals to support the increased nutritional needs of pregnancy and meets rigorous global standards and FDA regulations. The formulation also fulfills recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) during pregnancy, including the CDC’s recommendation of 400 mcg folic acid daily for low-risk pregnancies.
The prenatal multivitamins distributed through the US grant program are manufactured specifically for Vitamin Angels by either ProCaps Laboratories or Contract Pharmacal Corporation, meeting the highest international quality standards and FDA requirements. Both products are Halal certified and gluten-free. The ProCaps version is a bovine-based gelatin capsule, while the Contract Pharmacal Corporation version is a gelatin-free tablet.
Read more in our Supplement Factsheet.
Other Program Models
Are you looking to connect your clients to free prenatal multivitamins, but you prefer to refer to a program outside of your organization?
Vitamin Angels is partnering with select retail locations across the US to distribute free prenatal multivitamins in store to those planning to become or currently pregnant. If your organization prefers to refer externally for this resource, there are over 2,000 stores nationwide, plus a program that ships prenatal vitamins directly to the homes of eligible clients in qualifying ZIP codes.
Are you a current US program partner?
Vitamin Angels is committed to our partners’ success and provides numerous helpful resources to support and strengthen their work. Here you’ll find links to practical education and training resources, information about service delivery, recordkeeping and reporting materials, and more.