The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) program aims to enhance the quality of care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities. It does this by training health and related professionals to better screen, diagnose, and provide services for these individuals throughout their lives.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, public and private higher education institutions, and nonprofits that are involved in training professionals to improve care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not involved in health or related professional training
- Organizations without a focus on autism or developmental disabilities
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Staff resumes or CVs
- Training curriculum outline
- Evaluation plan
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure all application materials are submitted by the deadline.
- Verify your organization's eligibility before applying.
- Prepare a comprehensive training plan that aligns with the grant's goals.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and other unspecified entities. Essentially, this grant is open to a wide range of organizations involved in health and related professional training.
Overview
This grant is for organizations such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, public and private higher education institutions, and nonprofits that are involved in training professionals to improve care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not involved in health or related professional training
- Organizations without a focus on autism or developmental disabilities
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement training programs for health and related professionals, focusing on improving services for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities. This includes screening, diagnosis, and service provision training.
Total Program Funding
$38,300,000
Expected Awards
60
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a qualifying organization.
- Register or update your profile in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focusing on training for autism/DD care.
- Develop a budget plan within the award range.
- Gather letters of support from partners or stakeholders.
- Compile resumes or CVs of key staff involved in the project.
- Outline the training curriculum and evaluation plan.
- Submit the application by the deadline of July 10, 2026.