Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)

Health Resources and Services Administration · HHS

CFDA Numbers

93.877

Award Ceiling

$734K

Award Floor

$460K

Expected Awards

Close Date

Jun 15, 2026

Section I

How to Apply

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Program Contact

mchblendnofo@hrsa.gov
3014432170

Section II

Eligibility

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 25, 99

Section III

Description

The purpose of the LEND program is to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism/developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related professionals to meet their needs across the lifespan. LEND programs train health and other professionals to screen, diagnose, and provide services for children and youth with autism/DD.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: May 15, 2026
Closes: Jun 15, 2026
Archive: Jul 15, 2026