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Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)

Office of the National Coordinator

upcoming
Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-17

About This Grant

<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology (Health IT) to address well-documented and fast emerging challenges inhibiting the development, use, and/or advancement of well-designed, interoperable health IT, which is scalable across the health care industry. Solutions are expected to further a new generation of health IT research and inform the development, implementation, and refinement of standards, methods, and techniques for overcoming major barriers and challenges in an innovative fashion as they are identified. It is critical that the field of health care innovate and leverage the latest technological advancements and breakthroughs far quicker than it currently does to optimize real-time solutions, especially in areas which are ripe for acceleration. Additional information and guidance for FY23 funding will be released by way of a Special Emphasis Notice. </p>

Grant Summary

Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP) is a Office of the National Coordinator grant providing funding that varies by award for university, tribal government, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

health

Eligibility

  • This is a competitive funding opportunity open to public or non-profit privateinstitutions, such as a university, college, or a faith-based or community-based organization; units oflocal or state government, eligible agencies of the federal government, Indian/Native American TribalGovernments (federally recognized, other than federally recognized, and tribally designatedorganizations).For-profit organizations may participate in projects as members of a consortia or as a sub-recipientonly. Because the purpose of this NOFO is to improve health care in the United States, foreigninstitutions may participate in projects as members of a consortia or as a sub-recipient only.Applications submitted by for-profit organizations or foreign institutions will not be reviewed.Organizations described in section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbyingactivities are not eligible.
universitytribal governmentnonprofitsmall business

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP) from Office of the National Coordinator, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 for Health IT (LEAP): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)?

Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP) is offered by Office of the National Coordinator and is generally open to university, tribal government, nonprofit, small business. 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 for Health IT (LEAP) provide?

Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP) provides an amount that varies by award 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 for Health IT (LEAP) deadline?

Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Office of the National Coordinator, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)?

To apply for Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP), 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.

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