Local Early Childhood Advisory Council (LECAC) System Improvement Grant FY27
Funds Maryland county councils to assess needs, identify barriers, and improve early childhood systems through evidence-based planning and quality initiatives.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Full proposal, 5:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Total available: $590,448; individual awards range from $24,602–$34,732; approx. 17–24 grants
Summary: Supports Maryland county advisory councils in strengthening early childhood systems through needs assessments, action plans, and quality improvement initiatives.
Description
This grant provides funding to Local Early Childhood Advisory Councils (LECACs) in Maryland to enhance early childhood systems at the county level. Funded activities include conducting or summarizing local needs assessments, identifying barriers to collaboration, developing local action plans, coordinating early childhood initiatives, reporting local priorities to the State ECAC, and supporting evidence-based quality improvement to improve child outcomes.
