Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology
Office of the National Coordinator
About This Grant
While working to implement Cures Act provisions, ONC identified gaps with respect to leveraging EHR data to support population-level analyses and delivery of services, as well as integrating clinical knowledge into routine clinical practice. The reasons for these gaps range from a lack of data standards and interoperability to the digitization, integration, and presentation of new evidence into clinical workflows in safe, useful, and useable ways. Therefore, this funding opportunity will support innovative and breakthrough solutions critical to maximize the potential of health IT and achieve the goal of a transformed health care delivery system through various methods, such as: Determining the fundamental questions, the answers to which will identify barriers to nationwide interoperability and electronic exchange of health data. Engaging the health IT industry, along with academic researchers, to identify and develop innovative solutions that address barriers to interoperability. Disseminating findings from research while fostering collaboration, advancement, and implementation of solutions and lessons learned with the health IT industry.
Grant Summary
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology is a Office of the National Coordinator grant providing $500K to $1M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 27 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$500K–$1M
2026-07-16
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology from Office of the National Coordinator, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of the National Coordinator before the deadline.
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Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology?
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology is offered by Office of the National Coordinator and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology provide?
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology provides between $500K and $1M per award from Office of the National Coordinator. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology deadline?
Applications for Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 27 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office of the National Coordinator, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology?
To apply for Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of the National Coordinator.