Current Funding Opportunities
Notice of Request for Qualifications Family Resource Center Renovation and Repair Grant
First 5 San Francisco announces the availability of $175,000 for the FRC Renovation and Repair (FRCRR) Grant Program in collaboration with the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF). The FRCRR Program intends to provide grants for the renovation or repair of existing family resource center facilities to help ensure city contractors:
A. Meet ADA requirements to create accessible, inclusive environments
B. Meet applicable health and safety standards (including HVAC /Air Quality concerns during fire seasons and the COVID-19 pandemic)
C. Provide community services in functionally effective, aesthetically designed, family-friendly spaces
D. Create settings that are culturally responsive, inclusive and increase connection to nature
Time: Mar 31, 2021 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Questions and Applications can be directed to: derik.aoki@first5sf.org
Only agencies holding a Family Resource Center Initiative grant are eligible to apply.
Applications are due April 15, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Notice of Request for Qualifications Family Resource Center Health and Air Safety Grant
First 5 San Francisco announces the availability for all Family Resource Centers (FRC) to receive a grant of up to $7500.00 for single agencies and $11,400.00 for collaborative FRCs for the FRC Health and Air Safety (HAS) Grant Program in collaboration with the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF). The HAS program intends to provide grants for existing family resource center facilities’ health and air safety to help ensure city contractors meet applicable health and safety standards (including HVAC /Air Quality concerns during fire seasons and the COVID-19 pandemic).
The funds also support the installation of art or other cosmetic details that enhance the welcoming and inclusive aesthetic of the FRC’s space.
Time: Mar 31, 2021 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/92560119170
One tap mobile +16699006833,,92560119170# US (San Jose)
Questions and Applications can be directed to: derik.aoki@first5sf.org
Only agencies holding a Family Resource Center Initiative
grant are eligible to apply.
Proposal due April 15, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Notice of Request for Qualifications
FRC Support of Family Child Care with Dual Language Learners
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify a Family Resource Center to provide Promotora or Family Support Specialist services to Family Child Care providers with dual language learner students in their care. FRC providers will also participate alongside their FCC counterparts in trainings which will offer practical supports for themselves and information regarding providing the FCCs’ families with connection to resources and basic needs supports to address family concerns caused or exacerbated by COVID.
The services will target 15 specific FCCs in the 94110, 94112, 94124 and 94134 zip codes. The targeted FCCs are participating in First 5 California funded activities to provide training, technical assistance and supports. This funding is available to agencies funded through the First 5 San Francisco Family Resource Center Services Initiative to operate a family resource center.
This RFQ seeks to identify preferably a single Family Resource Center grantee to provide support to the targeted FCCs and their enrolled families. Services are sought immediately upon approval of a grant and end June 2022.
The RFQ will be available for viewing on or about February 4, 2021. Applications will be accepted on-line only via Survey Monkey. Please wait for notice that Survey Monkey is available for proposal entry. See required proposal attachment forms below.
Questions can be directed to: derik.aoki@first5sf.org
Note: Bidder’s Conference Rescheduled to February 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. See RFQ document /Updates and Corrections for details.
About Our Grant-Making
First 5 San Francisco Collaborates With and Funds Organizations Serving Young Children and their Families
First 5 San Francisco operates primarily as a grant-making organization, distributing our allocated funds to support services and activities for children, caregivers, teachers, and other providers identified through strategic planning. Our initiatives often include technical assistance and other supports to enhance the quality of our services. First 5 San Francisco’s allocations are subject to continued funding through Proposition 10 and Proposition H funds.
How Does My Organization Apply for Funding?
If your organization is interested in applying for a grant from First 5 San Francisco, we accept applications during our periodically announced funding opportunities.
At First 5 San Francisco, We Pride Ourselves on Supporting our Grantees
If you have received a grant from First 5 San Francisco, you will receive support and guidance from our Program Officers throughout the life of your grant. We’ll make visits to your site, verify your financial information, offer program advice and review documentation of your program’s achievements. Many of initiatives have multiple partners and we will facilitate your learning from each other in addition to offering opportunities to interact with experts in service delivery, if possible. Our goal is to help your program be as successful as possible through the use of our grant funds. We’ll work with you as true partners, and together, we’ll progress in our goals for your grant.
Grantee Program Site Visits
As part of our partnership and accountability efforts with our grantees, we may schedule site visits with you, or just drop in to see your activities in progress and review your financial records. We follow Site Visit Protocols when evaluating your programs and Fiscal Visit Protocols when verifying financial records. If you have any questions, review our Fiscal Policies and Contracting Procedures or contact your Program Officer.
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