The AABC Foundation, established by the American Association of Birth Centers in 1994, aims to enhance public knowledge and understanding of family-centered childbirth. It supports the advancement of the AABC birth center model as the standard for improving maternity and women's health care through fundraising.
The AABCF Research Grants are designed to support research projects focused on the birth center model of care. With funding up to $5,000 provided by donor generosity, these grants are governed by the AABCF, which sets grant guidelines, criteria, timelines, awards, and oversees all grant activities.