Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 13 137
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- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110 Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2012 and posted on Jun 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,861,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Under PHS Act Section 399BB (e)(1)(A), as amended by the Combating Autism Act of 2006, competitive grants or cooperative agreements are awarded to public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education, to expand existing or develop new maternal and child health interdisciplinary leadership education in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities programs (similar to the programs developed under section 501(1)(2) of the Social Security Act) in States that do not have such a program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program is a federal discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to strengthen the workforce and leadership pipeline in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. It was created in the context of developmental-behavioral pediatrics becoming an officially recognized subspecialty in 1999 through the American Board of Medical Specialties, and the program is designed to build on earlier training efforts by preparing clinicians and educators who can advance care for children with developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial needs. At its core, the opportunity supports training that blends the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of child health so future leaders are equipped to improve outcomes in real-world pediatric settings.
The program has two main training goals. First, it provides support for developmental-behavioral pediatrics fellows who are preparing for leadership roles as teachers, investigators, and specialized clinicians. This means the fellowship experience is expected to develop strong academic and scholarly skills alongside clinical excellence, positioning trainees to contribute to research, education, and system-level improvements in pediatric developmental and behavioral health. Second, it aims to spread essential biopsychosocial knowledge and practical clinical skills beyond fellows by improving training for pediatric practitioners, residents, and medical students. In other words, it is not only about producing subspecialists; it is also about strengthening the broader pediatric workforce so more clinicians can recognize and respond effectively to developmental and behavioral concerns in routine practice.
A defining emphasis of the training supported under this opportunity is competence in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD). Programs are expected to ensure trainees can evaluate children thoroughly, make accurate diagnoses (or rule out conditions when appropriate), and develop and deliver evidence-based interventions. The announcement also stresses that trainees should receive a balanced mix of academic learning, hands-on clinical experience, and community-based opportunities. This balance is meant to reflect how developmental and behavioral conditions present across medical, educational, and community settings, and it encourages training programs to prepare clinicians who can collaborate across systems rather than work in isolation within a clinic.
The grant also highlights the importance of culturally competent care and a family-centered approach. Training programs supported by this funding are expected to help trainees work effectively with diverse populations, understand how culture and context influence development and access to services, and partner with families as central decision-makers in care planning. The family-centered requirement signals that success is not measured only by clinical assessment skills, but also by communication, respect for family priorities, and the ability to coordinate care in a way that fits a child and family’s day-to-day life.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is identified as HRSA-13-137 and falls under CFDA 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs). HRSA anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,861,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2012, with an application closing date of August 21, 2012, and it was later archived on October 20, 2012. Although the announcement is dated, the details describe the structure and intent of the program as it was competed during that cycle.
Eligibility is tied to federal authority under the Public Health Service Act, Section 399BB(e)(1)(A), as amended by the Combating Autism Act of 2006. Awards are made through competitive grants or cooperative agreements to public or nonprofit entities, including institutions of higher education. The eligibility language points to expanding existing or developing new maternal and child health interdisciplinary leadership education programs in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, particularly in states that do not already have such programs. Practically, this frames the opportunity as a capacity-building effort, aimed at strengthening interdisciplinary leadership training where it is lacking, while still advancing clinical and academic excellence in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
For reference, HRSA provided an additional information link to the full announcement and directed applicants needing help accessing the opportunity to the HRSA Contact Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV, 877-464-4772).
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program (HRSA-13-137) FAQs
What is the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program?
It is a federal discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to strengthen the workforce and leadership pipeline in developmental-behavioral pediatrics by supporting specialized training activities.
What is the overall purpose of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to prepare clinicians and educators who can advance care for children with developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial needs. It supports training that blends the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of child health so trainees are equipped to improve outcomes in real-world pediatric settings.
Why was this program created in the first place?
The program was created in the context of developmental-behavioral pediatrics becoming an officially recognized subspecialty in 1999 through the American Board of Medical Specialties. It is intended to build on earlier training efforts by developing future leaders in the field.
What are the two main training goals supported by this program?
The program has two main goals: (1) support developmental-behavioral pediatrics fellows preparing for leadership roles as teachers, investigators, and specialized clinicians, and (2) improve training for pediatric practitioners, residents, and medical students so essential biopsychosocial knowledge and practical clinical skills spread beyond subspecialty fellows.
Is the grant focused only on producing subspecialty fellows?
No. While it supports fellows, it also aims to strengthen the broader pediatric workforce by improving education and clinical skill-building for pediatric practitioners, residents, and medical students so more clinicians can recognize and respond to developmental and behavioral concerns in routine practice.
What kinds of competencies are emphasized for trainees?
A defining emphasis is competence in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD). Programs are expected to ensure trainees can evaluate children thoroughly, make accurate diagnoses (or rule out conditions when appropriate), and develop and deliver evidence-based interventions.
What clinical expectations are described for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities (DD)?
Training is expected to support thorough evaluation, accurate diagnosis (or appropriate ruling out of conditions), and the ability to develop and deliver evidence-based interventions for ASD and other DD.
What does the program mean by a "biopsychosocial" approach?
It refers to training that integrates biological, psychological, and social dimensions of child health. The intent is to prepare clinicians and educators to address developmental and behavioral conditions as they appear across medical, educational, and community settings.
What types of training experiences are expected to be included?
The announcement stresses a balanced mix of academic learning, hands-on clinical experience, and community-based opportunities.
Why does the program emphasize community-based opportunities?
Because developmental and behavioral conditions present across multiple settings, the training emphasis encourages preparation for collaboration across systems rather than working in isolation within a clinic.
Does the program highlight cultural competence?
Yes. Training programs supported by this funding are expected to help trainees work effectively with diverse populations, understand how culture and context influence development and access to services, and provide culturally competent care.
What does "family-centered" care mean in the context of this training program?
The opportunity highlights a family-centered approach where families are treated as central decision-makers in care planning. Success is framed as more than assessment skills; it also includes communication, respect for family priorities, and coordination of care that fits a child and family’s day-to-day life.
What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is identified as HRSA-13-137.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs).
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding?
HRSA anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,861,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching was not required.
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
It was posted on June 22, 2012, and the application closing date was August 21, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
The opportunity described was later archived on October 20, 2012. The details provided describe how the program was structured and competed during that cycle.
What legal authority is cited for eligibility?
Eligibility is tied to federal authority under the Public Health Service Act, Section 399BB(e)(1)(A), as amended by the Combating Autism Act of 2006.
Who could apply for this funding (based on the eligibility description)?
Awards are made through competitive grants or cooperative agreements to public or nonprofit entities, including institutions of higher education.
What types of programs does the eligibility language suggest HRSA wanted to expand or develop?
The eligibility language points to expanding existing or developing new maternal and child health interdisciplinary leadership education programs in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities.
Does the announcement indicate any geographic or capacity-building priority?
Yes. It particularly references developing programs in states that do not already have such maternal and child health interdisciplinary leadership education programs, framing the opportunity as a capacity-building effort where training infrastructure is lacking.
What is the main workforce outcome this grant is trying to achieve?
The opportunity aims to strengthen the developmental-behavioral pediatrics workforce and leadership pipeline by preparing fellows for leadership roles and spreading essential knowledge and skills to the broader pediatric workforce.
Where could applicants find the full announcement or additional information?
HRSA provided an additional information link to the full announcement (as referenced in the opportunity materials).
Who could be contacted for help accessing the opportunity?
Applicants needing help accessing the opportunity were directed to the HRSA Contact Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV or 877-464-4772.
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