Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)
ID: 336506Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/336506
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of the National Coordinator is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)" aimed at enhancing health information technology (Health IT) in the United States. This initiative seeks to address significant challenges in the development and implementation of interoperable health IT solutions, encouraging innovative approaches to overcome barriers and accelerate advancements in the healthcare sector. The program is particularly important as it aims to leverage technological breakthroughs to optimize real-time solutions in health care, with an expected two awards available for eligible applicants, including public or non-profit institutions, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. For-profit organizations may participate only as part of a consortium or as sub-recipients. Interested parties can reach out to Carmel Halloun at oncgrants@hhs.gov or by phone at 202-720-2919 for further information, with the estimated synopsis post date set for March 1, 2023.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carmel Halloun Grantor
    (202) 720-2919
    oncgrants@hhs.gov
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