FIRST 5 Santa Clara County’s Emergency Fund Policy addresses urgent situations impacting the health and safety of children 5 years of age and younger in our community.

Funding Criteria:

To be considered for funding, an application must meet the following criteria:

• Proposed project can be categorized as an emergency situation.
• Proposed project must benefit children five years of age and younger.
• The emergency must exist in Santa Clara County.
• Funds may not be used for operational costs (e.g., direct service, salaries) or to start-up a program or service.
• Proposed project must be consistent with at least one of FIRST 5’s strategies or initiatives.
• The organization or business (“organization”) (e.g., community based organization, child care facility) must be established. The funds may not be used for a new business or awarded to an individual.
• Applicant shall demonstrate fiscal accountability.
• Funds must be spent by June 30 in the year that the funds were awarded.

Ineligible organizations:

Government agencies are not eligible to apply for emergency funds.

Maximum Award Amount:

Applicants may submit a request for up to $7,500. The Commission has allocated a total of $50,000 per fiscal year for emergency situations. Awards will be accepted only if funds are available. An organization may only receive funding once every fiscal year.

Emergency Fund Application » (pdf, 92 KB)