JourneyWORKs: Mental Health Awareness, Education & Outreach Mini-Grant
First 5 San Joaquin has launched the 2025 Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Mini-Grants to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to supportive resources for CalWORKs families with children ages 0-5. First 5 San Joaquin has allocated a total of $40,000 to support up to eight (8) organizations in the amount of up to $5,000 to support a project or activities that address the aims of the Request for Application.
An informational session will be held virtually on November 24, 2025 at 1:30PM for interested agencies. (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81274076807)
An FAQ will be posted during the week of December 1st.
Applications must be submitted electronically to sjckids@sjgov.org by Friday, December 19, 2025 – 4:00 PM (PST)
Community Event & Activity Sponsorship Grant (2025-2026)
The Community Event & Activity Sponsorship Grant is one way First 5 San Joaquin is working with local partners to give children a promising start in life. First 5 San Joaquin has set aside funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 to sponsor events and activities that assist in achieving the priorities established in the Strategic Plan and help to expand the reach of the Talk. Read. Sing. Draw. Play. campaign. The last day to submit an application for funding period 2025-2026 is Friday, May 29, 2026.