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Whatever your role, EC*REACH has many opportunities to meet and collaborate with new colleagues.

Join the Alliance Council

Chicago families, caregivers, providers, program leaders, city leaders, data analysts, and researchers—let’s work together!

We’re building our research agenda now, gathering people from across the city to identify Chicago’s most pressing questions. As we move on to implementing the agenda, we invite you to join our Alliance Council to advise EC*REACH in this next phase. The Council will provide ongoing advising on our city’s most pressing early childhood questions and guidance on how to go about answering them.

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Contact us today to learn how you can contribute to Chicago's early childhood community.

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For Researchers

Grants

EC-REACH offers seed/accelerator grants to support innovative projects that enhance Chicago's early childhood framework. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of young Chicagoans.

Learn more and apply

Why choose EC-REACH Grants?

Our grants provide crucial funding for early childhood initiatives, helping turn ideas into reality.

How It Works

Submit your project proposal and our expert panel will review it for consideration.

Scholars

EC-REACH's Scholars Program offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to Chicago's early childhood research and make a lasting impact. Join our community of scholars and help shape the future of early childhood education.

Why Join

Collaborate with experts and drive meaningful change in early childhood education.

Program Benefits

Access to cutting-edge research, networking opportunities, and the chance to influence policy decisions.