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​​Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program​​

Health Resources and Services Administration · HRSA-26-018

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Award Range

$0 – $155K

Total Program Funding

$775K

Expected Awards

5

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

​​Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program​​. Health Resources and Services Administration. The MCH Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program establishes pathway programs that aim to expand the MCH workforce. These programs increase access to healthcare and public health services for maternal and child health (MCH) populations, including in... up to $155,000 per award; $775,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •These types of domestic* organizations may apply:Public institutions of higher educationNon-profit private institutions of higher educationNative A...
  • •Deadline: 2026-07-10

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Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The MCH Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program establishes pathway programs that aim to expand the MCH workforce. These programs increase access to healthcare and public health services for maternal and child health (MCH) populations, including in rural or other underserved communities.

Attachments

PDF

HRSA-26-018 Final.pdf

HRSA-26-018_Final.pdf

PDF

TA Webinar Announcement HRSA-26-018.pdf

TA_Webinar_Announcement_HRSA-26-018.pdf

PDF

HRSA-26-018 FAQ.pdf

HRSA-26-018_FAQ.pdf

Who Can Apply

These types of domestic* organizations may apply:Public institutions of higher educationNon-profit private institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments and organizations that are public or private nonprofit institutions of higher learning (education)See 42 CFR § 51a.3(b).* "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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$155K
Total Program Funding
$775K
Expected Number of Awards
5
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

Maternal and Child Health Bureau - Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development MCHLEAP@hrsa.gov

MCHLEAP@hrsa.gov

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