The Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood (TPEC) Program aims to improve early childhood development by placing experts in pediatric practices. These experts will work with families to address mental health, housing, nutrition, and child development needs. The goal is to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of pediatric care, particularly for families using Medicaid or CHIP.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that have a statewide or tribal reach and are involved in pediatric care. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, various levels of government, nonprofits, and even individuals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of statewide or tribal reach
- Inability to place early childhood development experts in pediatric practices
- Failure to serve families covered by Medicaid/CHIP
- Inability to use a team-based approach
- Non-compliance with administrative policies and financing strategies
What You May Need
- Proof of statewide or tribal reach
- Plan for placing ECD experts in pediatric practices
- Strategy for team-based care delivery
- Documentation of Medicaid/CHIP service
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support from community partners
- Detailed project proposal
- Staff resumes and qualifications
- Budget plan
- Evaluation plan for measuring outcomes
Cautions
- Ensure your organization can demonstrate statewide or tribal reach.
- Focus on Medicaid/CHIP families is crucial.
- Team-based care approach is mandatory.
- Be prepared to measure and report on service delivery improvements.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, other organizations, Native American tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, county governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, individuals, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that have a statewide or tribal reach and are involved in pediatric care. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, various levels of government, nonprofits, and even individuals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of statewide or tribal reach
- Inability to place early childhood development experts in pediatric practices
- Failure to serve families covered by Medicaid/CHIP
- Inability to use a team-based approach
- Non-compliance with administrative policies and financing strategies
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to hire and place early childhood development experts in pediatric practices, train pediatric staff, and improve policies and financing strategies for team-based care. The focus is on enhancing pediatric care for families using Medicaid/CHIP.
Total Program Funding
$9,500,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with the appropriate federal systems
- Gather documentation proving statewide or tribal reach
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a budget plan for the use of funds
- Prepare staff resumes and qualifications
- Draft letters of support from community partners
- Outline a strategy for team-based care delivery
- Plan for measuring and reporting outcomes
- Ensure compliance with Medicaid/CHIP service requirements
- Submit application by the deadline