Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $459,370 (at least $400,000) to colleges and universities. It expects to make about 9 awards worth $4.2 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 20, 2026, with applications due around January 20, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 31, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$459,370
- Award floor$400,000
- Expected awards9
- Total funding$4.2 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | July 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | November 20, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | January 20, 2027 |
| Expected award date | June 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Domestic* non-profit private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. *"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. For purposes of this funding opportunity, an "institution of higher education/learning" is defined as any college or university accredited by a regionalized body or bodies approved for such purpose by the Secretary of Education, and any teaching hospital which has higher education among its purposes and functions and which has a formal affiliation with an accredited school of medicine and a full-time academic medical staff holding faculty status in such school of medicine. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program establishes adolescent and young adult (AYA) health graduate training programs that aim to expand access to high quality, team-based health care for the AYA population. The LEAH program trains health care professionals who can address chronic disease prevention in adolescents and young adults.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program, MCHBPlanning@hrsa.gov, 240-472-9856.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)?
Expected deadline January 20, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $459,370 each. About $4.2 million in total across about 9 awards.
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