Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)
ID: 360996Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$446K - $710K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360996
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)" aimed at enhancing the quality of care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities. The program seeks to train health and related professionals to effectively screen, diagnose, and provide necessary services for this population across their lifespan. With an estimated total program funding of $37.5 million, the HRSA plans to award approximately 60 grants, with individual awards ranging from $446,000 to $710,000. Interested applicants, which include public or nonprofit agencies and institutions of higher education from various U.S. territories, can reach out to MCHB at mchbguidance@hrsa.gov or call 301-443-2170 for further information. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 9, 2026, with awards expected to be announced by July 1, 2026.

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