Current Funding Opportunities

JOB POSt FIRST 5 SONOMA COUNTY

Current Funding Opportunities

Early Care and Education Facility Grant Program – Letter of Intent Requests

The First 5 Sonoma County Commission has developed the Early Care and Education Facility Grant Program with funding from the American Rescue Plan, in partnership with the City of Santa Rosa. The Commission seeks to leverage $2.7 million to support the capital needs of the City of Santa Rosa’s Early Care and Education business sector and increase access to high-quality child care options for working families.
First 5 Sonoma County is seeking Letters of Intent from the following:
GRANT TYPES AND FUNDING LIMITS BY ENTITY
Requests for funding can not exceed 75% of the total project cost and must be within the range of the grant awards as outlined in each grant description below.
Award Amounts:
Minor Renovation and Repair Grants without the Addition of Child Care Slots
Minor Renovation and Repair Grants with the Addition of Child Care Slots
Major Renovation and New Construction
LETTER OF INTENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for funding, your Letter of Intent must include:
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Early Care and Education Facilities Grant Letters of Intent will be accepted beginning October 10th, 2022. The opportunity to submit a Letter of Intent will close on November 4th, 2022.
The First 5 Sonoma County Commission will invite entities that meet all eligibility requirements to complete the Early Care and Education Facilities Grant Application. Applications will require bids and will be accepted beginning December 5th, 2022. The period to submit a completed application will close on January 27th, 2023.
Additional guidance regarding obtaining bids and contractor selection will be provided to eligible entities invited to complete the December application.

All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in this Early Care and Education Facilities Grant – Letter of Intent Request.

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