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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Research Network

Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration

Assistance Listings: 93.110 -- Special Projects of Regional and National Significance

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

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

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Maternal and Child Heath Bureau 301-443-5692

Email

ATTN: CYSHCN

cyshcn@hrsa.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

December 18, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

March 18, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

August 2, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,600,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1,600,000

Award Minimum

$1,600,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HRSA-27-050

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

August 24, 2026

Archive date:

September 1, 2027

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