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Regional Pediatric Prevention Network

The purpose of this program is to support a Regional Pediatric Prevention Network (RPPN). The RPPN strengthens local and regional capacity to care for children during disasters…

About this opportunity

The purpose of this program is to support a Regional Pediatric Prevention Network (RPPN). The RPPN strengthens local and regional capacity to care for children during disasters and emergencies through community partnerships, coordinated pediatric preparedness, and dissemination of research-informed pediatric disaster care.

The RPPN will include at least 10 children"s hospitals, or their university pediatric partners, funded through two primary awards. It will also include community partners working with these hospitals.

Each of the 10 Children"s Hospital centers will advance pediatric emergency and disaster preparedness at the local, regional, and national levels, including for children with special health care needs and behavioral health concerns, children living in poverty, and children in rural, remote, and tribal areas.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include children's hospitals (centers) as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 256e (Section 340E of the PHS Act, as added by P.L. 106-129) or their affiliated university pediatric partners. You will demonstrate eligibility according to 42 U.S.C. § 256e (Section 340E of the PHS Act, as added by P.L. 106-129).

How to apply

Applications for federal grants are submitted through grants.gov under opportunity number HRSA-26-070. Before you start, confirm your organization's eligibility, register in SAM.gov if you haven't already, and note the former response deadline of Jul 17, 2026. AutoGrantHunter helps you decide whether this opportunity is worth pursuing before you invest in a full application.