Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 1R21HD122149-01
Tele-coaching for caregivers of young children with motor delays in rural communities
Recipient
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Award Amount
$424,952.00
Ceiling
$424,952.00
Awarded
June 11, 2026
Identifier
1R21HD122149-01
Award for a telehealth physical therapy intervention project for young children with motor delays in rural communities, funded by NICHD for $424,952.
Description
This project involves evaluating the efficacy, acceptability, and caregiver engagement of a telehealth physical therapy intervention called ELEVATE for children aged 0-3 years in rural communities. The project includes randomized controlled trials, caregiver surveys, focus groups, and follow-up assessments. The award is funded by NICHD with a total amount of $424,952 for fiscal year 2026. The project duration is from June 9, 2026, to March 31, 2028.