Funding Opportunities

New funding opportunities, including requests for proposals (RFP), requests for applications (RFA), and requests for qualifications (RFQ) are listed here as they become available.

Child Care Mini-Grant Request for Application 2011-12

First 5 is pleased to announce the availability of funding for fiscal year July 2011 – June 2012 for licensed child care providers and licensed child care centers to improve quality child care for children ages 0-5 in San Joaquin County. There are a number of ways that this application may be obtained: it may be downloaded from the First 5 website by clicking "Funding Opportunity Request" below; requested as an electronic version by emailing sjckids@sjgov.org; or mailed by calling 209-953-5437 (KIDS). The application deadline is February 24, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with mini grant projects to start August 2011.

Important Dates:

Release Date:	August 6, 2010
Application Packet Due:	February 24, 2011
Dates are subject to change with notification.

For more information and full list of dates, see: Funding Opportunity Request.

Contact for more information:

Faith-Based Community Initiative (FBCI)

First 5 San Joaquin is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010-11 Faith-Based Community Initiative (FBCI). Mini-Grants (up to $1,000) are available to faith organizations in San Joaquin County to promote school readiness in their congregations, parishes and surrounding communities. Click below on Funding Opportunity Request to view the application. Please help to spread the word to your faith community partners about this funding opportunity!

Important Dates:

Release Date:	June 18, 2010
Dates are subject to change with notification.

For more information and full list of dates, see: Funding Opportunity Request.

Contact for more information: