For programmatic or technical questions:
LCDR Leticia Manning, MPH
301.443.8335
LManning@hrsa.gov

For grants management or budget questions:
Hazel Natosha Booker
301.443.4236
NBooker@hrsa.gov

This program provides grants to support the implementation of innovative, evidence-informed strategies to integrate care at a system-level within a state for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD), with a special emphasis on medically underserved populations (based on poverty, rural geographic location, and/or populations that experience health disparities). The program goal is to improve access to a coordinated, comprehensive state system of services that leads to early diagnosis and entry into services for children with ASD/DD within the state and their families.

The purpose and objectives of this program will be accomplished by implementing the following strategies:

1. Family navigation: Increasing family navigation services to improve communication between families and primary and specialty providers; link children with/at risk for ASD/DD to diagnostic evaluations, ASD/DD services, and community resources; and provide education to families of children with/at risk for ASD/DD to improve self-efficacy in navigating the system of care for children with/at risk for ASD/DD
2. Provider education: Providing education, training, and technical assistance to providers, and community based-organizations providing services to ASD/DD on improving care for children with/at risk for ASD/DD through a learning community

Eligible applicants include any domestic public or private entity, including faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations.

Award ceiling: Up to $372,000 per year
Project period: 4 years
Estimated number of awards: 5
Estimated total program funding: $1,860,000

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.