The LEND program is designed to enhance the care quality 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 that want to improve care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities by training professionals in health and related fields.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to meet eligibility requirements
- Incomplete application
- Late submission
- Lack of relevant training program
- Inadequate budget proposal
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background
- Staff qualifications
- Training program outline
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Previous experience documentation
- Letters of support
- Registration in federal systems
Cautions
- Ensure all application materials are complete and submitted on time.
- Verify eligibility before applying.
- Prepare a detailed and realistic budget.
- Understand the specific training needs addressed by the program.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), state governments, special district governments, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, private institutions of higher education, and organizations with unrestricted eligibility.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to improve care for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities by training professionals in health and related fields.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to meet eligibility requirements
- Incomplete application
- Late submission
- Lack of relevant training program
- Inadequate budget proposal
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement training programs for professionals who work with children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities, including screening, diagnosis, and service provision.
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
- Last Updated
- Jun 8, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a qualifying organization
- Register in federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational and staff qualifications
- Outline the training program specifics
- Collect letters of support and partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline