Good Neighbor Grant

Available: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Total Budget: $5,000
Request Range: $100-$500 each
Eligible Efforts: 0-to-5 activities, materials, media/messaging, training/staff education
To apply: Submit a letter or email defining your request to Joy Garcia, Executive Director.

Mini-Grant: Week of the Young Child 2012

Available: November 1, 2011
Total Budget: $6,000
Request Range:
Level 1 (small scale projects) - Up to $250
Level 2 (large scale projects) - Up to $500
Level 3 (direct service projects) - Up to $500
Eligible Efforts: Week of the Young Child 2012 events, activities, and services with a 0-to-5 focus that take place in Shasta County from April 21-28, 2012.
Details: Please read all instructions in the Request for Applications| Application Form
Deadline to apply: On or before January 10, 2012 at 4 pm.
Applications must be submitted as a signed hard copy delivered by U.S. Mail or in person.

Education and Outreach Sponsorship Grants

Round Two Available: January 6, 2012
Awards: To be determined by February 17, 2012.
Round Two Budget: $15,000
Request Range: $500 - $3,000 each
Eligible Efforts: Education and outreach projects aligned with any of First 5 Shasta's Goals and Outcome Objectives.
Details: Please read all instructions and complete the form in Request for Applications
Deadline to apply: February 3, 2012 at 4 pm.
Applications must be submitted as a signed hard copy delivered by U.S. Mail or in person.

Special Opportunity Grant 2011-12
Kindergarten Transition

Funding Closed: 4:00 p.m. September 22, 2011.
 Total Budget: $103,500
Request Range: $5,000 - 30,000 each
Awards:

  • $30,000 Cascade Union Elementary School District
    "Jump Start to Kindergarten"
  • $30,000 Redding School District
    "Smart Start Kindergarten Readiness Program"
  • $16,000 Indian Springs Elementary School District
    "Indian Springs Transitional Kindergarten"
  • $13,000 Junction Elementary School District
    "Transitional Kindergarten Program"
  • $6,000 North Cow Creek Elementary School District
    "North Cow Creek Eager Beavers"