Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
This grant supports developing or improving programs that promote and address mental health in infants and young children.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates: July 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000/year for up to 5 years; estimated total program funding $5,611,814; ~11 awards expected.
Summary: Supports development or enhancement of evidence-based programs to promote social-emotional development and address mental health needs among infants and young children.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required; eligibility limited to human services agencies or non-profit institutions.
Description
This grant opportunity provides funding to develop or enhance evidence-based programs focused on promoting social-emotional development and addressing mental health needs in infants and young children. The program aims to support projects that improve early childhood mental health outcomes through prevention, early intervention, and treatment initiatives. Projects should be designed to implement or expand proven strategies that foster healthy emotional and behavioral development in early childhood settings.
