FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Erin Maurie, 916-876-6684
September 22, 2025 mauriee@saccounty.gov
****MEDIA ADVISORY****
Programs Serving Children and Families
Sacramento, CA – First 5 Sacramento has launched an innovative new process that places funding decisions directly in the hands of the community. After two years of planning, the organization established the Equity in Action Funding Committee, made up of Sacramento residents, to ensure decisions are culturally responsive, well-informed, and reflective of the community's strengths and needs.
Grassroots, nonprofit, faith-based, and small business organizations serving Sacramento County families with children ages 0–5 are encouraged to apply.
Funding opportunities range from $5,000 one-time grants to multi-year grants up to $500,000.
All funding decisions will be made by Sacramento community members.
Apply by October 9, 2025
Share this opportunity with changemakers you know—those working every day to make a difference in their community and in the lives of our youngest children.
About First 5 Sacramento
First 5 Sacramento invests in the future of Sacramento County by funding programs that strengthen the health, development, and well-being of young children and their families. Building on two years of planning, the organization launched the Equity in Action Funding Committee, a group of Sacramento residents who ensure funding decisions are culturally responsive, community-driven, and reflective of local strengths and needs. Guided by equity and collaboration, First 5 Sacramento works alongside families and communities to ensure every child enters kindergarten healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
