health · HHS-HRSA

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)

Health Resources and Services Administration · HRSA-26-019

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Award Range

$460K – $734K

Total Program Funding

$38.3M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND). Health Resources and Services Administration. The purpose of the LEND program is to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism/developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related professionals to meet their needs across the lifespan. LEND programs train health and other professionals to screen, diagnose, and... $460,000-$734,000 per award; $38,300,000 total program funding; ~60 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), State governments, Special district governments (+7 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•These types of domestic* organizations may apply:Public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education
•Deadline: 2026-07-10

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Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the LEND program is to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism/developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related professionals to meet their needs across the lifespan. LEND programs train health and other professionals to screen, diagnose, and provide services for children and youth with autism/DD.

Attachments

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HRSA-26-019_FINAL.pdf

PDF

TA Webinar Announcement HRSA-26-019 (1).pdf

TA_Webinar_Announcement_HRSA-26-019_1.pdf

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HRSA-26-019 FAQs.pdf

HRSA-26-019_FAQs.pdf

Who Can Apply

These types of domestic* organizations may apply:Public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education."Domestic" means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther (see NOFO for details)Other Tribal OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesUnrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $460K
Maximum Award: $734K
Total Program Funding: $38.3M
Expected Number of Awards: 60
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 8, 2026

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

MCHB mchblendnofo@hrsa.gov

mchblendnofo@hrsa.gov

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