The Early Years Initiative is a competitive grant opportunity, made possible with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc., for organizations to help infants and toddlers develop foundational knowledge and skills that support their future learning and development. Eligible organizations throughout Indiana are invited to propose new, enhanced or expanded programs and projects that influence healthy brain development and the development of physical, social-emotional and cognitive skills in infants and toddlers (children from birth through age three).

Grants will span up to 3 years with awards ranging from $75,000 - $500,000
Grants will focus on new, enhanced or expanded programs and projects
Favor will be given to proposals that meet needs of focus populations
Lead applicants must be nonprofits proposing to serve infants and toddlers (directly or indirectly through parent services) in Indiana
Submit by 5:00 PM on June 15, 2023

For more information click here https://earlylearningin.org/early-years-initiative/

For more frequently asked questions click here https://earlylearningin.org/early-years-initiative/resources/#faq