Funding projects up to $20,000
Round 1 Application due date/time: December 18, 2020 5PM PST


The First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission has made available $200,000 for mini-grants for fiscal years 2020-2023.   

Projects must support the development of Placer County children ages 0 through 5 - this includes those who care for them.

WHAT IS A MINI-GRANT?
Mini-grants are small grants made outside of our regular funding cycle.  The intent of mini-grant funding is to support innovative/creative approaches and to provide an opportunity to address emergent needs and local, community priorities.  Projects must be consistent with the First 5 Placer 2016-2023 Strategic Plan. Please click here and scroll down the page to view the  Strategic Plan.

WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC PLAN?
This Strategic Plan emphasizes strong communities and networks, strengthening the systems of supports for children under age 6 and their families.   It focuses on 4 areas: maternal/child health, early literacy, the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and oral health.   If awarded this mini-grant, you will become part of the First 5 Network- this will not be a stand-alone project. Your work will be part of a larger effort to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. You'll be a part of a team!

WHAT ARE THE LIMITS TO FUNDING?
A project may be funded only once per funding cycle for an amount up to $20,000.  Mini-grant funds will be allocated in two rounds.  Round 1: $100,000 for the period from early 2021 through June 30, 2022; Round 1:  $100,000 for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
 
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please complete all questions below.  Responses to questions 4 through 8, and 11 are limited to 900 characters or approximately 450 words each. 

Applications for Round 1 must be received by December 18, 2020 5PM

WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Applications for Round 1 will be reviewed by a committee made up of First 5 Commissioners and community members, with staff support.  Staff may follow up with you to clarify any questions they have. Then, applications will be forwarded to the Commission for consideration at its meeting on February 3, 2021.   For a description of the process, please see our website:  www.first5placer.org under News & Announcements.

As with any funding process, the Commission has the right to cancel a process, to not fully utilize all funds or to increase funding, based on the responsiveness of applications.

Those who receive mini-grants will have to report at least one time to the Commission, detailing all expenditures (with receipts!) and describing the projects successes and challenges.

WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
For questions regarding this application please contact Karli Smith at  Ksmith@placercoe.org  or call her at 530-745-1413.  We will confirm receipt of your application and keep you posted on the progress.  

Thanks for applying!  Now, let's get started with the application.


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* 1. NAME OF REQUESTING INDIVIDUAL and/or ORGANIZATION

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* 2. TYPE OF BUSINESS/AGENCY  (check one):

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* 3. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF PROJECT (5 words or less)

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* 4. DESCRIBE YOUR PROJECT AND TELL US HOW IT FORWARDS THE AIMS OF THE FIRST 5 PLACER STRATEGIC PLAN?

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* 5. ADDRESSING DISPARITIES - PRIORITY POPULATIONS AND GEOGRAPHIES:  Please describe which priority populations and geographies will be targeted by this mini-grant.

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* 6. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES OR SERVICES YOU PROPOSE. Indicate who will be served and what community need this fulfills. 

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* 7. WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT? HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU'RE SUCCESSFUL AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL?

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* 8. PLEASE TELL US ABOUT THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE TO CARRY OUT THIS PROJECT?

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* 9. TIMELINE:  What is the timeline for this project?  (beginning and end dates)

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* 10. PLEASE PROVIDE A BUDGET THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 (not to exceed $20,000). Please use whole numbers only; no commas or symbols

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* 11. BUDGET NARRATIVE:  Please briefly explain the proposed budget presented above, especially "other".  Please clearly state exactly what First 5 Placer dollars would be paying for.  If you have other funding sources, in-kind costs, and any collaborations, please let us know.

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* 12. SUPPLANTATION:   First 5 dollars cannot supplant (or, replace) state or local general funds.   Your project or service must satisfy one of the following criteria: 
1)   It is a pilot project, or
2)  Any State or Local general funds received for the portion of the proposed program or service for which Commission funds are being considered during the preceding 12 months have not and will not be reduced or eliminated because of the local Commission allocation of funds to the  program.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT: 
By signing and submitting this application, you are indicating that you are the person authorized to submit an application for this project to the First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission.   You also agree that funds received from First 5 would not supplant state or local general funds.

Thank you for completing this application.  Applications are due December 18, 2020 at 5PM.   Applications will be reviewed by staff and an ad hoc committee and forwarded for consideration by the Full Commission on February 3, 2021 .  Funding for projects will take place as soon as practicable once approved.  If you have questions, please contact Karli Smith at (530) 745-1413 or ksmith@placercoe.org.  Click "DONE" to submit.

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