First 5 San Bernardino offers new funds for programs helping young children

Local organizations seeking financial support for ideas and programs aligning with First 5 SB’s strategic plan are encouraged to apply via the request for applications process.
Named after a beloved staff member who recently lost her battle with cancer, the Merceides Logans Community Innovation Initiative is a $1.5 million fund designated to foster a simplified approach for community organizations to obtain resources and work together.
Details:
- Request for Application release date: Sept. 15, 2022
- Mandatory attendance at the virtual Application Submission Workshop (Deadline to register online is 12 pm on Sept. 27; Workshop to be held at 4 pm, Sept. 27 via Zoom)
- Funding Brief Materials
- Submission Guidebook Materials
- Submission Checklist (Attachment A)
- Statement of Certification (Attachment B)
- Application Narrative (Attachment C)
- Reportable Conditions (Attachment E)
- Expectations and Disclosures (Attachment F)
- Local Preference Policy (Attachment G)
- Financial Capacity (Attachment H)
- Subcontractor Information (Attachment I)
- Contract History (Attachment J)
- Application questions deadline: 4 pm, Sept. 30, 2022
- Application submission deadline: 4 pm, November 4, 2022
- Tentative start date for contract: January 12, 2023
- Questions? Email First5SanBernardino@cfc.sbcounty.gov Subject Line: ATTENTION RONNIE ROBINSON