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First 5 California - County-Based Funding Opportunities is sponsored by First 5 California and County First 5 Commissions (Prop 10 Tobacco Tax). County-level First 5 Commissions distribute voter-approved Proposition 10 funding for children ages 0-5 and their families. Programs focus on health and nutrition, early literacy, quality child care, and school readiness.
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First Five - Grant Applications | Mariposa County, CA - Official Website First Five - Grant Applications First Five County & State Result Areas At this time, the First 5 Mariposa Commission is not offering grant opportunities.
Grant Applications Documents Grant Application Process & Changes The First 5 Request for Proposal and the Request for Application grant process has always provided the community an opportunity to apply for First 5 funding. However, in 2005 there was new legislation adopted which directed the eight small counties to limit reserve funds to only one year.
In addition, there has been a decrease in Prop 10 funding (funding is based on tobacco tax and live births). However, the main problem is that First 5 has been supporting prior year grants with reserve funds and now the reserve funds are too depleted to continue to offer grant opportunities.
As the Commission discussed the grant application process and the possible new community needs for First 5 funds, they struggled with a fair process. The Executive Director explained that the grant application process is time-consuming and with limited funds, grant applicants are disappointed when only a small number are funded.
Based on the allocation for small counties, the Executive Director recommended that the Commission focus on funding only the current grants, including the School Readiness program, and not offer a grant application process. The Commission discussed the issue and the following points and questions were articulated: Funding should support other needs besides preschools Is this proposal in line with the Commission's Strategic Plan?
It is not fair to offer a grant application program when First 5 funds are now limited Look at the needs and budgets of the funded grants and lock in the dollar amounts-is all the funding from First 5 needed and appropriate or are there places that the budgets of the funded grants could cut or additional savings made? Need to be sure the Commission is not underestimating the needs in the community.
The numbers of children/parents served could change and looking at their budget expenditures and sustainability would provide information to the Commission The seven other small counties focus on health, the CARES program and School Readiness Should the Commission offer mini-grants?
Following further discussion on funding a dental program, looking at the needs of the community and the possibility of a grant recipient securing another funding source, there was discussion on leaving the dollar amounts open and simply declaring the programs that First 5 would fund. Please choose the appropriate department from the: County Budget Information Boards, Committees, and Commissions
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Varies by county. Generally 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and community organizations. Many county First 5s prioritize evidence-based programs and services to underserved populations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by county - typically $5,000-$100,000+ per grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
First 5 California - County-Based Funding Opportunities is funded by First 5 California and County First 5 Commissions (Prop 10 Tobacco Tax). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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