Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology
🏛 Office of the National Coordinator
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations developing health IT solutions to improve interoperability and innovation in healthcare. Public institutions, non-profit organizations, universities, faith-based and community-based organizations, and state/local government entities can apply directly. For-profit organizations and foreign institutions may only participate as consortium members or sub-recipients, not as primary applicants. Indian/Native American Tribal Governments are eligible applicants. Organizations engaged in lobbying activities under 501(c)(4) are not eligible.
Projects must address one of two priority areas: demonstrating FHIR-based Subscriptions capability or identifying innovative approaches to increase TEFCA infrastructure adoption. Solutions should be scalable across the healthcare industry and support widespread adoption of health IT tools to improve outcomes.
Program description
The goal of the LEAP in Health IT funding opportunity is to address well-documented and fast emerging challenges inhibiting the development, use, or advancement of well-designed, interoperable health IT, which are scalable across the healthcare industry. Solutions are expected to further a new generation of health IT tools and inform the development, implementation, and refinement of health IT standards, methods, and techniques towards enabling widespread adoption of health IT tools to improve healthcare outcomes.
It is critical for the health IT field to be able to innovate and leverage the latest technological advancements and breakthroughs to optimize real-time solutions, especially in areas where health IT has potential to improve the health and healthcare for individuals and populations.
The descriptions provided for the two areas of interest, Area 1 and Area 2, include ways applicants may approach developing a project. The areas of interest have been assigned numbers for ease of reference, not for prioritization. While there are many challenges associated with the use of health IT, ASTP identified these two areas of interest as 2025 priority areas.
In fiscal year 2025, ASTP seeks applications pursuant to the LEAP in Health IT notice of funding opportunity for projects that address one of the following areas of interests:
· Area 1: Demonstrate readiness of FHIR®-based Subscriptions capability as a foundational health IT capability for improved interactivity with third-party applications.
Area 2: Identify and test innovative technical approaches that would inform future changes to the TEFCA infrastructure to increase adoption of IAS.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance for Non-Construction Programs)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capability Statement
- Letters of Support (if applicable, especially for consortium partners)
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the National Coordinator
- 📧 support@grants.gov
- 📞 202-205-5621
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.345 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,049,868
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
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$999,990
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$999,977
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$999,768
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$999,330
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$999,227
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$998,903
Top States by Funding
- MA 3 awards $3.3M
- IL 3 awards $3.0M
- MD 3 awards $3.0M
- NY 2 awards $2.0M
- CO 1 awards $1.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.345). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $2,000,000 |
FAQ
Can a for-profit company apply directly for this grant?
No. For-profit organizations may only participate as sub-recipients or consortium members. The primary applicant must be a public institution, non-profit, university, or government entity.
What are the two priority areas for 2025?
Area 1 focuses on demonstrating FHIR-based Subscriptions capability for improved interoperability. Area 2 addresses innovative technical approaches to increase TEFCA infrastructure and IAS adoption.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Exact amounts vary based on project scope and demonstrated need.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing from applicants.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 30, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling; submit before this date to be reviewed.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly map your project to one of the two priority areas (FHIR Subscriptions or TEFCA/IAS innovation). Show how your solution addresses documented challenges in health IT.
- Emphasize scalability and interoperability. Reviewers want to see how your solution works across different healthcare settings and organizations.
- If including for-profit partners, clearly define their role as sub-recipients or consortium members with a signed letter of commitment.
- Use current health IT standards language and acronyms (FHIR, TEFCA, IAS, interoperability) correctly. Demonstrate familiarity with the field's technical landscape.
- Include a realistic implementation timeline and measurable milestones. Show how your project will advance the broader health IT field, not just your organization.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Misunderstanding eligibility: For-profit organizations applying directly instead of as sub-recipients or consortium members. Vague project focus: Failing to clearly map the proposal to Area 1 or Area 2 priorities. Weak scalability plan: Proposing solutions that work only for your institution rather than demonstrating broader healthcare industry applicability.
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