Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)
The LEND program trains professionals to screen, diagnose, and provide care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $460,000–$734,000 per award per year; up to $38.3M total program funding; ~60 awards; project period typically 1 year.
Summary: Supports training programs to improve care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities by developing health professionals' capacity to screen, diagnose, and provide services.
Description
This federally funded opportunity supports the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) program. The program’s goal is to enhance the quality of care for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities by training health and related professionals. LEND programs focus on preparing professionals to screen, diagnose, and deliver services to this population across the lifespan, aiming to build workforce capacity and expertise in neurodevelopmental disabilities.
