Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 ​​

Who can apply? Here are the requirements:

• Businesses, faith-based groups (for non-faith-based activities), non-profits, and community groups that serve children prenatal through age 5, their families, or the systems that serve them are eligible to apply.
• The funds must be for programs located in one of 27 ZIP codes (95632, 95639, 95641, 95655, 95660, 95670, 95673, 95811, 95815, 95817, 95818, 95820, 95821, 95822, 95823, 95824, 95825, 95826, 95828, 95829, 95831, 95832, 95833, 95834, 95838, 95841, 95842).

• Only applicants that have not received First 5 Sacramento funding in the past 15 years are eligible to apply. Wondering if your agency ​has received funding? Contact us at first5sac@sac​county.gov.
  

Why these 27​ ZIP codes?

Our team identified neighborhoods that have faced systemic barriers to funding and resources—but that continue to show powerful community leadership and care. We used data and a custom rubric to select these zip codes, ensuring the Equity in Action Community Funding Process funds services in areas that know both challenge and strength.

• ​Map of Zip codes​
  

How to Apply​​​

Complete and submit this online form or en español​ by October 9, 2025 by​ 5 p.m. 

Or download the Equity in Action Letter of Interest form or Formulario de Carta de Interés de Equidad en Acción​​ en español​​ to complete and submit.​

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Need help with this form?

• ​Watch a video walking you through the online form

Attend one of our virtual office hours (log on any time in the hour to ask questions of First 5 staff):

• Tuesday, September 30 from noon to 1 p.m.
  
• Wednesday, October 1 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

OR come to our in-person office hour:

• Thursday, October 2 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at our offices

First 5 Sacramento
2750 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 330
Sacramento, CA 95833

 Frequently Asked Questions​​