The ECCS SEED Project aims to tackle the root causes of chronic diseases in young children by enhancing access to healthcare, early screening for health needs, and connecting families to necessary services. This project will work with states and communities to implement proven strategies that improve care for families with children from prenatal stages to age five, promoting healthy development and family well-being.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including for-profit organizations, individuals, city or township governments, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), special district governments, Native American tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, and others without specific restrictions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Failure to demonstrate evidence-based strategies
- Lack of focus on prenatal-to-age-5 families
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evidence of past success with similar projects
- Partnership agreements with states or communities
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Documentation of evidence-based strategies
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the focus on prenatal-to-age-5 families.
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based strategies.
- Be aware of the competitive nature of the grant.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, individuals, city or township governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, and any other entities without specific restrictions.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including for-profit organizations, individuals, city or township governments, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), special district governments, Native American tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, and others without specific restrictions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Failure to demonstrate evidence-based strategies
- Lack of focus on prenatal-to-age-5 families
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement strategies that improve access to quality healthcare and services for families with young children, focusing on early screening and connecting families to necessary resources to promote child development and family well-being.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
8
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify your eligibility type
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather evidence of past project successes
- Secure partnership agreements
- Collect letters of support
- Compile organizational financial statements
- Document evidence-based strategies