Early Childhood Intervention RFA Grant

The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program aims to provide vital services for children aged birth to 36 months, addressing their developmental needs. With an anticipated funding of $11,556,000, the program will support therapies and educational programs for families, ensuring children meet critical developmental milestones and are prepared for school. Eligible applicants include governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with the goal of fostering improved outcomes for participating children.

Purpose
This funding opportunity invites grant Applications requesting funding for the ECI program. The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive ECI services for Children birth to 36 months. Subrecipients will deliver individualized services to enrolled Children and families that include, but are not limited to therapies, family education and support programs designed to address cognitive, physical, communication, social, and emotional development. The expected outcomes for Children participating in the ECI program include improved developmental milestones and increased readiness for school.
Funding
The total amount of federal and state funding anticipated to be available for the ECI program in the counties included in this targeted RFA is $11,556,000.00, based on prior federal awards and prior state legislative appropriations. The total anticipated amount of Federal funding is $5,100,902 and State funding is $6,455,098. It is the System Agency's intention to make a single award or multiple awards, as appropriate, to an Applicant(s) that successfully demonstrates the capacity, experience, and fiscal acuity needed to manage and sustain a local ECI program.

Eligibility

In order to be considered an Applicant eligible for evaluation, Applicants must:

• Be a governmental entity or nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization; and
• Have a complete Application