Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Support Services Program

Purpose

The Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Support Services grant supports the promotion of positive mental and behavioral health practices for young children by building the capacity of early care and education providers as well as family members. These services also support young children who have developmental, social, emotional, or behavioral issues by providing referrals and services for children, families, teachers, and caregivers.





When will the application be open?

This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on June 12, 2025.


Application Submission Date

Proposals are due no later than 5 pm on July 21, 2025.


Funding Amount Available

$3,000,000


Estimated Number of Grants

Ten (10)


Customer Service Support Sessions

MSDE will hold two (2) customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide technical assistance and review of fiscal processes, forms, and timelines. To register for a session, please complete the RSVP.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.




Questions

If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager:

Nicholas Miller
Early Childhood Project Manager
Division of Early Childhood

Office: (410) 767-8959
nicholas.miller1@maryland.gov

Following customer service support sessions, a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website.


Resources

Grant Information Guide (PDF)

Application for Participation (PDF)

Application for Participation (Zipped Word)