Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health solicitation, numbered SM-26-020, aims to support the development or strengthening of evidence-based initiatives focused on fostering social-emotional development and addressing mental health concerns in infants and young children. This federal funding opportunity is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, targeting organizations capable of implementing proven strategies that improve early mental health outcomes. Proposals must align with the goal of enhancing systems of care that are accessible, culturally competent, and grounded in research to benefit the earliest stages of child development. Responses to this solicitation are due by July 16, 2026, with the opportunity posted on June 16, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the solicitation is open to eligible applicants nationwide, with no geographic restrictions on performance locations. All inquiries should be directed to Rachel Bailey, the designated Point of Contact, via email at nofobudget.cmhs@samhsa.hhs.gov or by phone at 301-367-3764. Further details and application materials can be accessed through the Grants.gov link provided, which serves as the official platform for submission and information.