The LEAP in Health IT grant is designed to tackle challenges in developing and using advanced health information technology (IT) that can be used widely in the healthcare industry. The goal is to create new health IT tools that improve healthcare outcomes. This grant focuses on two main areas: improving the interaction of health IT with third-party applications and enhancing the infrastructure for health information exchange.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like universities, state governments, nonprofits, and tribal governments that are involved in health IT development. They should have projects that can advance health IT tools and standards.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not fitting the eligible types
- Projects not addressing Area 1 or Area 2
- Lack of experience in health IT
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to demonstrate scalability of solutions
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Past performance documentation
- Technical approach for Area 1 or Area 2
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Project timeline
- Risk management plan
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with one of the specified areas of interest.
- Be prepared to demonstrate the scalability of your solution.
- Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for organizations like universities, state governments, nonprofits, and tribal governments that are involved in health IT development. They should have projects that can advance health IT tools and standards.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like universities, state governments, nonprofits, and tribal governments that are involved in health IT development. They should have projects that can advance health IT tools and standards.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not fitting the eligible types
- Projects not addressing Area 1 or Area 2
- Lack of experience in health IT
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to demonstrate scalability of solutions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and test health IT solutions that address the specified areas of interest. This includes research, development, testing, and implementation of new health IT tools and standards.
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 14, 2022
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2027(474 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2027
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an applicant type
- Develop a detailed project proposal addressing Area 1 or Area 2
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) documentation)
- Compile past performance documentation
- Outline a technical approach for the chosen area
- Draft an organizational capability statement
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Create a project timeline
- Develop a risk management plan
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)