Request for Proposals
Funding Opportunity Now Open: First 5 Imperial has authorized the release of its Request For Proposal (RFP) for General Grant for the 2022-2025 funding cycle. The competitive RFP application process is for organizations interested in submitting proposals that intend to offer services to children 0-5 years of age, their parents and/or caregivers. A total of $4,500,000 has been allocated over the 3-year funding cycle, $1,500,000 for each year of the 3-year cycle, beginning July 1, 2022. The maximum award for individual application is set at $250,000.
Important deadlines:
Deadline to submit the Letter of Intent to Apply – March 7, 2022
Deadline to submit RFP Proposals – April 4, 2022
Proposer's Assistance Workshop Agenda and Zoom Link
Letters of Intent to Apply and RFP Proposals must be delivered to the following address no later than 4:00 pm of the deadline date:
Imperial County Purchasing
Attn: First 5 - RFP
1125 Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
The following is a listing of downloadable documents for individuals interested in submitting an RFP to the Commission:
- Request for Proposal General Grant Guidelines FY 2022-2025
- Request for Proposal Time-line
- Exhibit A – Cover Sheet
- Exhibit B – Certification
- Exhibit C1 – Proposal Budget Information Section 1
- Exhibit C2 – Proposal Budget Information Section 2
- Exhibit D – Indemnification and Insurance Requirement
- Exhibit E – Statement of Nondiscrimination Compliance
- Exhibit F – Grantee Performance Evaluation Chart
- Exhibit G – Smoke-Free Environment Statement
- Exhibit H – Statement of Non-Supplantation of Funds
- Exhibit I – Documents Checklist