Regional Pediatric Prevention Network
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for the Regional Pediatric Prevention Network to strengthen local, regional, and national capacity to care for children during disasters and emergencies. Funded organizations will establish a network of at least ten children's hospitals or their university pediatric partners to improve pediatric readiness in emergency departments and emergency medical services, expand telehealth, and apply research-informed care. This cooperative agreement focuses on pediatric preparedness, particularly for high-risk children in rural, remote, and tribal areas, and requires close collaboration with community partners. Applications are due by July 17, 2026, for two planned awards totaling $22,500,000 over a five-year period, and questions can be directed to mchbdcafh@hrsa.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include children's hospitals (centers) as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 256e (Section 340E of the PHS Act, as added by P.L. 106-129) or their affiliated university pediatric partners. You will demonstrate eligibility according to 42 U.S.C. § 256e (Section 340E of the PHS Act, as added by P.L. 106-129).