Regional Pediatric Prevention Network
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to establish or strengthen pediatric prevention networks across regions. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public health agencies, academic medical centers, and community health centers can apply. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to coordinate multiple healthcare providers and implement evidence-based prevention services for children. Geographic scope varies by funding opportunity; check announcement for specific service area requirements. Eligible activities include network infrastructure development, provider training, prevention program implementation, and evaluation of prevention initiatives.
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Key dates
- Jun 17, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 17, 2026 Application deadline today
- Aug 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this program is to support a Regional Pediatric Prevention Network (RPPN). The RPPN strengthens local and regional capacity to care for children during disasters and emergencies through community partnerships, coordinated pediatric preparedness, and dissemination of research-informed pediatric disaster care. The RPPN will include at least 10 children’s hospitals, or their university pediatric partners, funded through two primary awards. It will also include community partners working with these hospitals. Each of the 10 Children’s Hospital centers will advance pediatric emergency and disaster preparedness at the local, regional, and national levels, including for children with special health care needs and behavioral health concerns, children living in poverty, and children in rural, remote, and tribal areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative and Budget Form
- Organizational capacity and past performance documentation
- Letters of commitment from partner organizations
- Evaluation plan
- Logic model (or theory of change)
Program contact
- 👤 MCHB DCAFH
- 📧 mchbdcafh@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-2560
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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$51,517,055
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$48,495,269
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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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$19,582,050
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$17,159,999
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$16,167,482
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$15,667,860
Top States by Funding
- DC 9 awards $156.7M
- MA 7 awards $111.9M
- MD 8 awards $69.1M
- 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 is eligible to apply?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local health departments, universities, and community health centers can apply. Fiscal sponsors may also be eligible if they meet nonprofit status requirements.
What geographic area does this cover?
Regional scope is typically specified in the announcement. Some programs fund multi-state networks; others focus on specific states or service areas.
What types of prevention activities are funded?
Common activities include establishing pediatric networks, training providers in evidence-based prevention, developing screening systems, and supporting mental health or substance abuse prevention for youth.
How competitive is this funding?
HRSA grants are moderately to highly competitive. Strong applications include detailed partner commitments and demonstrated need in the target region.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts vary by program year and scope. Check the specific announcement for funding caps and typical award ranges.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Secure written letters of commitment from all partner organizations before submitting; reviewers want evidence of real collaboration.
- Focus on prevention infrastructure and sustainability plans, not one-time events or short-term pilot projects.
- Use local epidemiologic data to show why pediatric prevention is urgent in your region.
- Address how your network will reach underserved populations and reduce health disparities in prevention.
- Build in evaluation metrics early; HRSA expects clear plans to measure prevention outcomes and provider capacity growth.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague partner commitments without specific roles and timelines. Weak evaluation plans that don't measure network capacity or prevention outcomes. Underestimating time needed to build inter-organizational trust and governance structures.
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