First 5 Fresno County
Funding is aimed at maximizing a community's resources, and involving members of the community with untapped potential. All Community Grant Program funding requests must address at least one of the goals and outcomes of the 2008-2013 First 5 Fresno County Strategic Plan.
The Community Grants Program is based on the notion that those living and working in a community have a unique and critical understanding of their community assets and needs and that they have creative ideas for effectively addressing those needs.
First 5 Fresno County’s Community Grant program offers four types of funding opportunities:
Special Projects
One-time funding for projects, including capital support, that improve the well-being of children ages 0-5 and their families.
Not accepting applications at the moment.
Event Sponsorship Program
Supports local events that benefit children age 0-5 and their families. Take a look at the sponsorship guidelines and application.
Direct Services
Programs proposing to provide services directly to children ages 0-5 and their families. Services may be comprised of priority strategies listed in the strategic plan and/or strategies that directly enhance one of the priority strategies.
Not accepting applications at the moment.
Mini-grants
Support for community projects that benefit children ages 0-5 and their families.
Accepting Mini-Grant Applications to help make our community breastfeeding friendly (BFF).
> Mini-Grant Program Application
> Budget Form
Guiding Principle #1 - Child Centered
Child Centered
We believe that the health and well-being of children determine the prosperity of the community. We will always act in the best interest of children and consider the "whole child" including cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs.
Partners
First 5 Fresno County understands we cannot do it alone. We know that in order to have the greatest impact on children and families, we must leverage our resources and create strategic community partnerships.
