Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for institutions that train health care professionals in adolescent and young adult health. Eligible applicants typically include accredited schools of medicine, nursing, psychology, dentistry, and allied health professions. Projects must establish or expand graduate training programs focused on team-based care and chronic disease prevention for adolescents and young adults.
The program supports curriculum development, faculty training, and clinical placement development. Applicants should demonstrate institutional commitment and capacity to sustain the program beyond the grant period.
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Key dates
- Jul 31, 2026 Applications open
- Jan 20, 2027 Application deadline in 137 days
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Need
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Curriculum Vitae for key personnel
- Letters of Institutional Commitment
- Letters of Support from clinical partners
- Evidence of accreditation status
Program contact
- 👤 Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program
- 📧 MCHBPlanning@hrsa.gov
- 📞 240-472-9856
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.110 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$53,495,269
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$51,517,055
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$47,831,055
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$37,182,998
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$30,109,677
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$25,419,976
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$17,859,999
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$16,167,482
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$15,667,860
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$14,010,845
Top States by Funding
- DC 8 awards $142.1M
- MA 6 awards $106.6M
- MD 8 awards $71.7M
- OH 2 awards $58.9M
- NC 3 awards $43.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.110). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $274,459,189 | |
| 2025 | $265,688,703 | |
| 2026 est. | $185,664,902 |
FAQ
Who can apply for LEAH funding?
Accredited health professions schools including medicine, nursing, psychology, dentistry, and allied health programs. Institutions must have capacity to develop or expand graduate training in adolescent health.
What types of projects are funded?
Programs that train health care professionals in adolescent/young adult health with focus on team-based care and chronic disease prevention. Curriculum development, faculty training, and clinical placements are supported.
Is there a deadline?
The deadline is January 20, 2027. This is a fixed deadline; applications must be submitted by the end of business on that date.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards range from $400,000 to $459,370 annually. Actual award amounts depend on project scope and reviewer scores.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from your institution.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your program with HRSA's priority on team-based, primary care approaches to adolescent health. Show how your curriculum prepares graduates for collaborative practice.
- Document your institution's existing strength in adolescent health and any gaps you plan to address. Letters of support from clinical partners strengthen applications.
- Include specific metrics for program outcomes such as placement rates, clinical competency assessments, and diversity of trainees. Measurable goals increase competitiveness.
- Emphasize workforce development for underserved areas. HRSA prioritizes programs that prepare providers to serve vulnerable adolescent populations and rural communities.
- Build a realistic budget aligned to your specific activities. Reviewers expect detailed justification of all personnel, equipment, and operational costs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak institutional commitment or unclear sustainability plan beyond funding period. Vague learning objectives that don't address chronic disease prevention or team-based care models. Insufficient documentation of community need or target population served.
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