health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · SM-26-020

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$5.6M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 16, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

SAMHSA funds 11 grants (up to $500K each, $5.6M total) for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health — screening, assessment, and relationship-based treatment for children 0-5. Requires cost-sharing.

Who Should Apply

Early childhood programs (Head Start, home visiting), pediatric practices, and community health centers serving children 0-5.

Who Should NOT Apply

Adult mental health providers, programs for older children only.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must serve children 0-5 and families
•11 awards up to $500K
•Cost-sharing required
•Must use relationship-based interventions

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Integrate into existing early childhood systems. Evidence-based models like Child-Parent Psychotherapy expected.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 11 awards with cost-sharing.

What This Grant Funds

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.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility is statutorily limited to human services agencies or non-profit institutions.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $5.6M
Expected Number of Awards: 11
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 16, 2026

Application Deadline: July 16, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1940

NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

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