Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology
ID: 341131Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of the National Coordinator (HHS-OS-ONC)

Award Range

$100K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/341131

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=98047
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology," aimed at addressing critical challenges in the accessibility and interoperability of health IT systems. This initiative seeks innovative solutions to improve health equity and social determinants of health through technology tools and electronic health records, as well as to enhance the use of patient-generated health data in clinical care and research. Eligible applicants include public and non-profit organizations, local government units, and federally recognized Indian/Native American Tribal Governments, with a total funding amount of up to $2 million available for fiscal year 2022, providing awards of up to $1 million each for two projects. Interested parties can reach out to the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726 for further information, with applications due by September 30, 2027.

    Point(s) of Contact
    support@grants.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    LEAP-FY2022-NOFO-FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology. This initiative aims to tackle significant challenges in the accessibility, exchange, and use of interoperable health IT systems. The funding opportunity focuses on two Areas of Interest: (1) improving health equity and social determinants of health via innovative technology tools and electronic health records, and (2) utilizing equity-enhancing patient-generated health data in clinical care and research. Each area will yield one cooperative agreement award, each up to $1 million, with a total available funding of $2 million for fiscal year 2022. Projects can have an initial two-year implementation period, with potential for continued funding in subsequent years based on performance and ONC priorities. Eligible applicants range from public and non-profit organizations to local government units. The application deadline was August 15, 2022. The ONC seeks proposals that engage with underserved communities to address disparities and improve health outcomes, highlighting the importance of utilizing technology to facilitate data sharing and effective healthcare delivery.
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