Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

The purpose of the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health program is to develop or enhance evidence-based programs that promote social-emotional development and address mental health needs among infants and young children.

Program Details

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis is a federal agency that offers the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health grant program to support health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $500K. Applications are due by July 16, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 621420, 621330, 624410. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by SAMHSA
• Programs related to early childhood

Award details

Award range: $0 – $500K. Applications close on July 16, 2026.

Categories

Health