East SBV Times

First 5 San Bernardino, well-known for its 23-year history of investing in children from prenatal through five years, is launching a new and innovative funding opportunity.

Local organizations seeking financial support to initiate or develop programs or ideas aligning with First 5 San Bernardino’s strategic plan are encouraged to apply for funding through the organization’s request for applications process https://first5sanbernardino.org.

“This is an amazing opportunity, especially for smaller-sized organizations who may already be collaborating with each other, to apply for funding to address critical issues and needs facing young children and their families,” said First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director Karen E. Scott.  “Further, we’re hoping it may spark additional creative thinking on how to engage with families and the community in identifying and meeting needs as possible, which is exactly why the initiative was created.”

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 progressive yet simplified approach for community organizations to obtain resources and work together.

A typical funding application process can be overwhelming for some organizations, explained Ronnie Robinson, First 5 San Bernardino section manager of systems and communication.  “This opportunity was designed to be easier to navigate, and we invite community organizations, churches, small nonprofits and those with similar or shared interests in helping children, to apply,” Robinson said.

Details:

• Request for application release: Sept. 15, 2022
• Mandatory attendance at the virtual Application Submission Workshop (Deadline to register online is noon, Sept. 27, 2022. Workshop to be held at 4 p.m., Sept. 27 via Zoom)
• Application questions deadline:  Sept. 30, 2022, 4 p.m.
• Application submission deadline:  Nov. 4, 2022, 4 p.m.
• Application, Funding Brief and Submission Guidebook materials all available at First5SanBernardino.org
• Tentative start date for contract: Jan. 12, 2023

For questions, email First5SanBernardino@cfc.sbcounty.gov, attention Ronnie Robinson.

Original source can be found here.