Grant Description
As per the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Appropriations Act, EEC is releasing this competitive procurement to award grants to one (1) or more applicants who will provide early childhood mental health consultation services through a statewide system that meets the needs of the programs, providers, educators, children, families, and communities throughout the Commonwealth. Ultimately, EEC seeks to provide early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) services that address the developmental, social, and emotional, and behavioral challenges of infants and young children that will support healthy development, reduce the suspension and expulsion rate in early education and care settings, and promote school success. The Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grant is a competitive grant that is open to the FY2026 ECMHC grantees that are able to demonstrate through the submission of a successful grant application that they meet the priorities and required services as outlined in this grant application.
Who Can Apply
This is an Open Competitive Grant. The Grant Application/RFR and appendices are posted on COMMBUYS BID # BD-26-1037-1CEN0-METRO-127172
How to Apply
Application Link: https://masseec.egrantsmanagement.com/
The instructions for how to apply for the FY27 ECMHC Grant have been sent to existing grantees by email, including updated appendices.
The application will be submitted as an online grant application through EEC Finance Application. Grantees can find the instructions and trainings in EEC Finance – EEC Resources.
If you require technical assistance with the online application, please email EECSubmission@mass.gov with the subject line, “FY27 ECMHC.”
Timeline for Grant
| Procurement Activity | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Release Date | March 30, 2026 | |
| Bidder’s Conference -Register in advance for this meeting: FY27 ECMHC Registration | April 1, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Submission of Written Inquires (Q&A) Please email questions to EECSubmission@mass.gov | April 10, 2026 | 12 p.m. |
| Response to Written Inquires (Estimated) | April 17, 2026 | |
Intent to Bid Survey- FY27 ECMHC -Intent to Bid Form *Note - Applicants will not have access to the complete grant application until receipt of intent to bid is confirmed by EEC. | April 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. |
Application Deadline: Electronic Submissions Only | May 8, 2026 | 4 p.m. |
| Grant Start Date | July 1, 2026 |
EEC reserves the right to adjust the timeframe above. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check this page and COMMBUYS for updates.