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) | July 2026 (Final submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $875,000 per award; approximately $7,000,000 total program funding; 8 awards expected; project period typically 1 year.
Summary: Supports scaling evidence-based early childhood systems to improve health access, early screening, and family well-being for prenatal-to-age-5 populations.
Key Information: No cost sharing or match required; eligibility is broad and includes many public, nonprofit, and for-profit entities.
Description
This opportunity aims to advance early childhood health by addressing underlying causes of chronic disease through improved access to health care, early screening for physical and mental health needs, and coordinated services for families. The program supports partnerships with states and communities to implement evidence-based strategies that enhance access to quality care for prenatal-to-age-5 (P-5) children, promoting healthy child development and family well-being.
