Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Forecasted
The LEAH program funds graduate training to prepare health professionals to deliver team-based, high-quality care and prevent chronic disease in adolescents and young adults.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $400,000–$459,370 per award per year | ~9 awards | $4.16M total program funding (anticipated)
Summary: Supports graduate training programs to expand access to high-quality, team-based health care for adolescents and young adults.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change.
Description
The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program funds graduate-level training programs to develop leaders in adolescent and young adult (AYA) health. The primary goal is to expand access to high-quality, interdisciplinary, team-based health care for AYAs, with a focus on prevention and management of chronic diseases. LEAH programs train health care professionals—including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and nutritionists—to address the unique health needs of adolescents and young adults, preparing them to serve as leaders, educators, and advocates in the field.
