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Community Engagement Sponsorships Program

Financial sponsorships are now available to a diverse set of partners, organizations, and community-based groups for selected community events, activities and/or community dialogues that specifically support and address the areas outlined within the Children's Bill of Rights for Merced County. Funding ranges from $250 to $1,000 per event. A Letter of Request must be submitted to First 5, which provides the requested information at least 21 days prior to the event. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis as allocated funding allows.

Community Engagement Letter of Request Guidelines (pdf)

 

Event Sponsorships Program

First 5 Merced County provides financial sponsorships to organizations for selected community events that support the vision and mission of First 5 Merced County. Funding up to $750 can be awarded for eligible events. A Letter of Request must be submitted to First 5, which provides the requested information at least 21 days prior to the event. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis as allocated funding allows.

Event Sponsorship Program: Letter of Request Guidelines (pdf)

Event Sponsorship Program: Funding Guidelines and Criteria (pdf)

 

Joint Funding Partnerships Program

Under this program, First 5 Merced County partners with local organizations with the aim of: 1) Leveraging additional (non-First 5) funds and services in Merced County to maximize the benefit for children 0-5 years and their families; and, 2) increasing the degree of coordination of funding and services that are supported across different funding streams. Three types of partnerships are available: Joint Grantmaking, Local Cash Match Commitments, and First 5 Augmentation Funding. Potential partnerships may be developed on a continuous basis as allocated funding allows.

Joint Funding Partnerships: Funding Guidelines and Criteria (pdf)

 

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