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 2025-2028 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 $3,300,000 has been allocated over the 3-year funding cycle, $1,100,000 for each year of the 3-year cycle, beginning July 1, 2025. The maximum award for individual application is set at $250,000.

Important deadlines:
Deadline to submit the Letter of Intent to Apply – March 6, 2025
Deadline to submit RFP Proposals – March 31, 2025

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:

First 5 Imperial
Attn: First 5 - RFP
1240 State 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 2025-2028
• Request for Proposal Timetable (Important Dates)
• 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