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 (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $875,000 per award; approximately $7,000,000 total funding; ~8 awards expected; typically 1-year duration.
Summary: Supports scaling effective early childhood systems to address root causes of chronic disease by improving access to health care and family services for prenatal-to-age-5 children.
Description
This program aims to strengthen early childhood systems by scaling evidence-based strategies that improve access to health care, early screening for physical and mental health needs, and connections to supportive services for families with children from prenatal to age five. The initiative targets the root causes of chronic disease in early childhood and seeks to promote healthy child development and family well-being by partnering with states and communities.
