[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 9, 2026 (Application Due)

$44,600–$710,000 per award annually | ~60 awards | Total program funding: $37,500,000

Supports training health and related professionals to improve care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.

No cost sharing or matching required.

--- ## Description This opportunity aims to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism and other developmental disabilities by supporting the training of health and related professionals. The program focuses on equipping professionals to screen, diagnose, and provide services for affected individuals across their lifespan. Funded projects should enhance professional capacity in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary training and leadership development. --- ## Due Dates - May 9, 2026 (Application Due; electronically submitted applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $37,500,000 - Expected number of awards: 60 - Award ceiling: $710,000 per year - Award floor: $446,000 per year - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - Others, including unrestricted categories **Note:** Only domestic organizations located in the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau are eligible. Individuals are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline. - Carefully review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed instructions and required documentation. - No cost sharing or matching is required for this program. --- ## Additional Information - The program is forecasted; final details may be subject to change. - The program supports interdisciplinary leadership education and training in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. - For questions or updates, refer to the program page or contact the agency directly. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360996) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Home](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | LEND Program (MCHB) | mchblendnofo@hrsa.gov | 301-443-2170 | | HRSA General Inquiries | press@hrsa.gov | (800)-221-9393|

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)

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