Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems SEED Project: Scaling Effective Early Childhood Systems Development (ECCS SEED)
This grant supports states and communities in improving early childhood health by expanding access to care, early screenings, and family support services for children prenatal to age 5.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 10, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $875,000 per award; approx. $7,000,000 total funding; 5-year project period; ~8 awards expected
Summary: Supports state, tribal, and local efforts to improve access to coordinated health and human services for prenatal-to-age-5 families, aiming to prevent chronic disease and promote healthy child development.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one non-Tribal award per state/jurisdiction (Tribal exception applies).
Description
This opportunity funds projects that scale effective early childhood systems to address the root causes of chronic disease by improving access to health care, early screening, and coordinated services for families with children from pregnancy through age five (P-5). The program seeks to establish or expand Centralized Intake and Referral Systems (CIRS), implement evidence-based early childhood development models in high-need communities, provide state/Tribe/territory-level leadership, and plan for long-term sustainability. The overarching goal is to ensure families receive timely and effective support, leading to healthier developmental outcomes and long-term well-being for children and caregivers.
