Community Development Mini-Grants
Funding Opportunity Now Open: First 5 Imperial is allocating funding to support the release of a new round of Community Development Mini-Grants that are scheduled to be awarded for fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding opportunity is for public and non-profit organizations interested in submitting a mini-grant proposal that addresses one of the needs for children 0-5 years of age identified in First 5 Imperial’s Strategic Plan. Reque
sts for funding through the Community Development Mini-Grant application must not exceed $30,000.00, and any approved awards are subject to apply for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. The Community Development Mini-Grant Application consists of a two-step process, where prospective organizations begin with submitting a Statement of Interest to Apply Form though Step 1 of this process for consideration, then selected applicants are invited, under Step 2 of the process, to submit a complete Mini-Grant Application for consideration of an award. For more information please download a Community Development Mini-Grant application,Statement of Interest To Apply, and/or Timetable for important dates- just click on the following links:
Community Development Mini-grant Guidelines 2025-2026
Statement of Interest To Apply Form (Deadline: March 13, 2025)
Community Development Mini-Grant Process Timetable
For a summary of First 5 Imperial Community Development Mini-Grant awards made for FY 2024-2025 click on the following link
Mini-Grants Awarded during Fiscal Year 2024-2025