This grant funds a research network to develop and support evidence-based solutions that help children and youth with special health care needs and their families thrive and participate fully in their communities.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,600,000 total; one award; up to $1,600,000 for a 12-month period
Summary: Supports research infrastructure to improve the lives of children and youth with special health care needs through evidence-based solutions and interventions.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; dates and details subject to change—check program page for updates.
This program aims to enhance the well-being and community participation of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), including those with medical complexity (CMC), by establishing and maintaining a national research network. The funded network will generate evidence-based solutions, develop and test interventions, and improve measurement approaches related to the health, well-being, and engagement of CYSHCN and their families. The ultimate goal is to integrate these solutions into services and supports to help these children thrive across their lifespan.