$200,000 In Grant Funding Available To Address The Needs Of Children And Their Caregivers In Solano County

Press release from the Solano County Government:

March 16, 2021

SOLANO COUNTY – First 5 Solano has released a request for applications for annual grants with up to $20,000 per grant available to address the needs of children ages 0-5, their parents/caregivers, and/or providers of services to children ages 0-5 in Solano County.

The First 5 Solano Commission will consider grant requests that fill community gaps, pilot new or innovative ideas, and/or address time sensitive community needs. The funding is also intended to help support the startup of projects and programs that can become sustained in the community.

All projects proposed for the Annual Grants Fund must support First 5 Solano’s mission to promote, support and improve the lives of young children, their families and their communities.

“The early years are critical to the health and wellness of children and lay the foundation for future learning and success,” said Jennifer Barton, Chair of the First 5 Solano Commission. “This innovative grant provides an opportunity for community partners to propose new solutions to meet the needs of families in Solano.”

A total of $200,000 is available for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The limit per annual grant is $20,000. Non-profit, for-profit and government agencies are eligible to apply. A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted by March 31, 2021. Applicants who submit a LOI will be invited to attend Mandatory Grant Development sessions April 12-15, 2021. Full applications are due by May 3, 2021 at 5 p.m. For more information, including the Request for Applications, Letter of Intent and the Application form, visit www.first5solano.com or contact Juanita Morales, First 5 Solano Program Manager at 707-784-1339.

This press release was produced by the Solano County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.