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Funding
Open Grants
Coming Soon
Past Opportunities
Open Grants
Open Grants
We don’t have any opportunities at the moment.
Alameda County
Funding Opportunities
First 5 Alameda County’s (First 5’s) work is to fund, partner, administer, and advocate to create the conditions needed to ensure every child in Alameda County will have optimal health, development, and well-being to reach their greatest potential. The organization is an independent government agency primarily funded by Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenue. Since 1998, we have worked collaboratively with local systems to ensure that families with young children have what they need to thrive.
Coming Soon
New Opportunities coming soon:
UPDATE: Santa Clara County commits to millions in child care services
Past Opportunities
Past Opportunities
Napa County
NAPA County childcare infrastructure forgivable loan
Napa County’s is using some of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to create or retain childcare spots specifically for both infant children (0-24 months) and low-income families through this forgivable loan program.
Santa Clara
Childcare Expansion Grant Program
The County of Santa Clara Childcare and Early Education Infrastructure (Expansion) Grant Program has allocated $15 million of Federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support local childcare providers serving communities negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to open, reopen, or increase the total number of affordable childcare spaces. Childcare providers eligible for infrastructure funding may include Family Child Care Home (FCCH), center-based, and other community agencies. Priority will be given to childcare providers who meet select social equity criteria to serve communities in greatest need of childcare and to reflect the geographic and cultural diversity of Santa Clara County.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Application Guidelines is expected to be released in mid-September 2023.
New Construction and Major Renovation
Application closed: January 31, 2023
State grants are NOW AVAILABLE for New Construction and Major Renovations of child care facilities. Funds shall be used to make structural changes, extensive alterations, or build new child care spaces. The RFA is published in Chinese, English, and Spanish. You can learn more about eligibility and find additional resources online here:
- Please submit questions, comments, and feedback to the CCDD Facilities inbox: [email protected]
- How to subscribe to future Child Care Bulletins
- View Child Care Bulletins
Resources
Home-Based YouTube Videos
English
Mandarin
Center-Based YouTube Videos
English
Español
Other Resources
Building Better for Families: Policies for Co-Locating Homes & Child Care
In Their Own Words – How Co-Location Strategies Support High-Quality Child Care and Strong Communities
Co-Locating Early Care and Education Facilities with Affordable Housing in Oregon (Report)
ECE Design Guide
Center-Based Checklist
Home-Based Checklist (ENGLISH)
FCC Material Selection Examples
Home-Based Checklist (ARABIC)
Home-Based Checklist (CHINESE)
ECE Facility Improvements for Long-Term Health Benefits
Home-Based Checklist (SOMALI)
Home-Based Checklist (SPANISH)
Facility Maintenance Checklist
Center-Based Playgrounds Guide
Playground Safety Handbook
