Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 16 190
Apply for HRSA 16 190
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pediatric Audiology Competitive Supplement to Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.877.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pediatric Audiology Competitive Supplement to the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program is a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is a discretionary grant (CFDA 93.877) designed as a competitive supplement to existing LEND programs, meaning it is intended to add targeted resources to strengthen and expand pediatric audiology training within established LEND training infrastructure rather than create an entirely new standalone program. The opportunity focuses on improving both clinical preparation and leadership development for pediatric audiology trainees who will work with infants and young children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and who also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other related neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities (DD).
The core purpose of the supplement is to sharpen the ability of LEND programs to train pediatric audiologists who can handle complex, overlapping needs where hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disabilities intersect. A major emphasis is placed on building stronger clinical systems and workforce capacity around the full continuum of care: screening, diagnostic confirmation, treatment, and follow-up. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at making sure that infants and young children who are confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing and who also have ASD and/or other DD do not fall through cracks after identification, and that they receive timely, coordinated, and appropriate services that reflect both their hearing needs and their broader developmental profiles.
The opportunity sets out three specific goals. First, it seeks to strengthen the focus within LEND training on screening, treatment, and follow-up for infants and young children confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing who also have ASD and/or other DD. This reflects a recognition that co-occurring conditions can complicate identification and care planning, and that providers need advanced training to interpret behaviors, communication development, and diagnostic results accurately while avoiding delays in intervention. Second, the supplement aims to increase the number of pediatric audiologists who have not only strong clinical skills but also leadership skills, so they can function effectively in interdisciplinary environments. This includes the ability to coordinate and collaborate with professionals across disciplines commonly involved in early childhood and disability services, and to better support children with hearing loss and their families through complex service pathways. Third, the program aims to enhance broader system capacity by improving enrollment of infants and children with ASD and/or other DD who are confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing into early intervention programs, reinforcing the link between identification and actual service uptake and continuity.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $80,000 per award, with an anticipated 12 awards. The funding opportunity number is HRSA-16-190. The announcement was created on June 28, 2016, with an original application closing date of July 28, 2016. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text, which typically implies that applicants must meet specific program or institutional criteria described in the full announcement, often tied to current participation in or sponsorship of LEND program activities since the grant is framed as a supplement to LEND.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment in the pediatric audiology workforce and the service systems surrounding early identification and intervention, with special attention to children who have both hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disabilities. By strengthening training and leadership development within LEND programs, and by emphasizing interdisciplinary care and early intervention enrollment, the supplement is structured to improve outcomes not only through better-prepared clinicians but also through better-connected systems that can respond more effectively to the needs of children and families.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pediatric Audiology Competitive Supplement to the LEND program?
It is a federal discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is designed specifically as a competitive supplement to existing Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs to strengthen and expand pediatric audiology training within established LEND training infrastructure.
Which federal agency administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration), within HHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
Is this grant meant to create a new standalone program?
No. This is a competitive supplement to existing LEND programs. The intent is to add targeted resources to strengthen and expand pediatric audiology training inside current LEND training infrastructure, rather than create an entirely new standalone program.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.877.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HRSA-16-190.
What is the main purpose of this competitive supplement?
The core purpose is to strengthen LEND programs' ability to train pediatric audiologists who can address complex, overlapping needs where pediatric hearing loss intersects with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities (DD). The supplement emphasizes both clinical preparation and leadership development.
Which children and families are the focus of this opportunity?
The focus is on infants and young children who are confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing and who also have ASD and/or other related neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities (DD). The supplement aims to support timely, coordinated, and appropriate services that reflect both hearing needs and broader developmental profiles.
What parts of the care pathway does the grant emphasize?
A major emphasis is placed on building stronger clinical systems and workforce capacity across the full continuum of care: screening, diagnostic confirmation, treatment, and follow-up. The goal is to reduce gaps after identification and improve continuity into appropriate services.
What are the three specific goals of the supplement?
The opportunity identifies three goals:
- Strengthen the focus within LEND training on screening, treatment, and follow-up for infants and young children confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing who also have ASD and/or other DD.
- Increase the number of pediatric audiologists with strong clinical skills and leadership skills so they can function effectively in interdisciplinary environments and support children and families through complex service pathways.
- Enhance broader system capacity by improving enrollment of infants and children with ASD and/or other DD who are confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing into early intervention programs, reinforcing the link between identification and service uptake and continuity.
Why does the opportunity highlight leadership development for trainees?
The supplement explicitly aims to build leadership skills alongside clinical skills so pediatric audiology trainees can coordinate and collaborate across disciplines commonly involved in early childhood and disability services. This is positioned as essential for navigating complex, interdisciplinary care and supporting families through multi-step service pathways.
How does this opportunity address the risk of children "falling through the cracks" after identification?
The described emphasis on follow-up and early intervention enrollment reflects an intent to strengthen the link between identification (including confirmation of being deaf or hard-of-hearing) and actual service uptake, continuity, and coordination for children who also have ASD and/or other DD.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for each supplement?
The award ceiling is $80,000 per award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates 12 awards.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on June 28, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 28, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text. Because this funding is framed as a competitive supplement to existing LEND programs, eligibility typically implies applicants must meet specific program or institutional criteria described in the full announcement and be tied to current participation in, or sponsorship of, LEND program activities.
What types of training improvements is the supplement trying to promote?
The supplement is aimed at improving clinical preparation and leadership development for pediatric audiology trainees, with a strengthened emphasis on handling co-occurring hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disabilities. This includes advanced readiness to interpret behaviors, communication development, and diagnostic results accurately, while avoiding delays in intervention.
How does the supplement relate to early intervention programs?
A stated goal is to improve enrollment of infants and children who are confirmed to be deaf or hard-of-hearing and who also have ASD and/or other DD into early intervention programs. This is intended to reinforce the connection between identification and ongoing services.
What is the overall intent of this grant in terms of workforce and systems?
Overall, it is a targeted investment in the pediatric audiology workforce and the service systems surrounding early identification and intervention, especially for children with both hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The structure of the supplement is intended to improve outcomes through better-prepared clinicians and better-connected systems of care.
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