This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Research Network (CYSHCN-RN). The purpose of this program is to establish and maintain a national, multi-site, interdisciplinary research network (RN) for scientific collaboration and infrastructure building. CYSHCN-RN will provide national leadership in research to address critical knowledge gaps related to the implementation and measurement of a comprehensive, coordinated, family-centered system of services1 for CYSHCN2 and their families.

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.

Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration smclellan@hrsa.gov