The ECHO Fund is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 City Seats Program Quality ECHO Fund Grant!
This ECHO Fund Grant to City Seats centers is to support programmatic modifications and quality improvement measures, prioritizing supporting children with exceptionalities or concerns.
Grant Details
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Application Opens: April 28, 2026
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Application Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM
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Award Notifications: Early May, 2026
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Fund distribution: Mid May, 2026
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Spending Period: May to November, 2026
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Closeout Report Deadline: December 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, your early childhood site must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- A City Seats provider in New Orleans
- In good standing with LDOE Licensing and Agenda for Children and NOEEN
All applications must be submitted through Foundant, the ECHO Fund’s Grant Management System.
For details about allowable expenses and to start your application, log in to Foundant.
For information about other ECHO Fund opportunities, visit the Agenda for Children ECHO Fund Webpage.
Reach the ECHO Fund team by emailing echofund@agendaforchildren.org
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your program’s growth and quality!