Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)

About the program

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-26-019
Dates to Apply: 04/29/2026 to 06/01/2026
Bureau/Office: Maternal & Child Health Bureau
Status: Open
Estimated Award Date: 07/01/2026
Goal 1: The program goal is to increase the capacity of the workforce trained to meet the complex needs of children and youth with autism/DD by enhancing the expertise and leadership skills of students, practicing professionals, individuals with disabilities, and families dedicated to working with and improving the system of care for this population.

Who can apply

These types of domestic* organizations may apply:

  • Public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education.

“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.Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO. 

These types of domestic* organizations may apply:

  • Public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education.

“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.Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO. 

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