Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems SEED Project: Scaling Effective Early Childhood Systems Development (ECCS SEED)

The Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems SEED Project aims to improve access to high-quality, coordinated care for families from pregnancy through age 5. The program will establish or expand Centralized Intake and Referral Systems, implement evidence-based early childhood models, and provide state, Tribe, or territory early childhood systems leadership. Key features of the program include: • Establishing or expanding Centralized Intake and Referral Systems • Implementing community-wide, evidence-based early childhood models • Providing state, Tribe, or territory early childhood systems leadership • Planning for long-term systems sustainability The program has an estimated total funding of $7,000,000, with an award ceiling of $875,000 and an estimated 8 awards. The project period is 5 years, and eligibility is open to states, Tribes, territories, and eligible domestic entities.