Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Funds evidence-based programs that promote social-emotional development and address mental health needs among infants and young children for eligible human services agencies or nonprofit institutions.
RESTRICTED TO: NONPROFITS
⚑ Eligibility is statutorily limited to human services agencies or nonprofit institutions; public universities are not eligible to apply directly. · Program funds development or enhancement of evidence-based programs, not basic research.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 10 none | deep-tech content; no commercialization signal |
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligibility is statutorily limited to human services agencies or non-profit institutions.
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Rachel Bailey Content Administrator <NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov>
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