Available Funding

Special Opportunity Funding Available! - (Request for Proposal )
The First 5 Shasta Strategic Plan directs up to 7% of annual revenues to special project opportunities serving children, prenatal-to-five-years of age, and their families.  Special Opportunity Funding allows First 5 Shasta to assist local organizations and community groups with one time project funding.  Only projects and community-based activities serving young children and their families will be selected for funding.  They must relate to the aims of the First 5 Shasta vision, mission, goals and objectives.

Grants from $5000 to $20,000 Available!
A total of $40,000 is available for each competitive funding round. Individual requests for funding may range from $5,000 to $20,000. An organization, community group or individual may make ONE request for funding per competitive round.  Family Child Care providers may pursue grants starting from $1,500 to $20,000.

Making Requests
The first step toward requesting funding is to discuss project ideas with First 5 Shasta's Executive Director.  Call 530-229-8300 or toll free 866-889-8300.

Schedule
Next Funding Round: Spring 2008
Application deadline: February 29, 2008.

Good Neighbor Grants
A total of $5,000 is available per fiscal year for small "Good Neighbor" awards.  Funds are awarded at the discretion of First 5 Shasta's executive director.  To discuss projects that may be enhanced by a Good Neighbor award, call 530-229-8300 or toll free 866-889-8300.