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Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP). Grant professionals check the deal-breakers before writing anything, then ask whether it's worth the effort. Answers GrantMe already knows are filled in. Change any that are wrong.

Is your kind of organization eligible? Deal-breaker

The listing names: Public college or university, Tribal organization, Private college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Larger business, Tribal government.

Who can apply, from the official notice
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…

Read it all on the grant page · Official notice

Why it matters: Funders don't review applications from groups that aren't eligible. Source: Grants.gov: make sure you are eligible before writing

Do you serve the area this grant covers? Deal-breaker

GrantMe found: This is a nationwide program, so every Tennessee county is covered.

Why it matters: A grant limited to certain places can't pay for work outside them. Source: Grants.gov: make sure you are eligible before writing

Will your SAM.gov registration be active through the deadline? Deal-breaker

Why it matters: Federal agencies require an active SAM.gov registration to apply and to be paid. Source: Grants.gov: applicant registration

Does the project fit what this funder wants to pay for, without bending your mission?

Why it matters: Funders pay for their own goals. Bending your project to fit can pull you off your mission. Source: Grants.gov: ensure mission alignment before applying

Has this funder paid organizations like yours before?

Why it matters: Funders that paid groups like yours before are the likeliest to do it again. Source: Candid: find and evaluate potential funder matches

Have you managed a grant of similar size before (tracking spending and reporting)?

Why it matters: Funders expect you to track how the money is spent and report on the results. Source: National Council of Nonprofits: Managing Federal Grants, a start-up guide (2026)

Do you have someone with time to write it before the deadline?

Why it matters: A strong application takes time to write, and late ones usually aren't accepted. Source: National Council of Nonprofits: Managing Federal Grants, a start-up guide (2026)