Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Research Network

HHS-HRSA Forecasted HRSA-27-050

Description

The purpose of this program is to improve the lives of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), including those with medical complexity (CMC) and their families, by establishing and maintaining the research infrastructure needed to generate evidence-based solutions that help them thrive across the lifespan and participate fully in their communities. This research infrastructure will be used to better understand promising approaches for interventions and measurement for CYSHCN including measures related to well-being and engagement that could be integrated into services and supports that families need.

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to domestic public or non-profit institutions of higher learning and public or private non-profit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs. See 42 CFR § 51a.3(b). Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,600,000.00
Award Ceiling
$1,600,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$1,600,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
August 24, 2026
Closes
N/A
Archive Date
September 1, 2027
Agency Information
Agency Name
Health Resources and Services Administration
Agency Code
HHS-HRSA
Funding Instrument
Other