| | Currently First 5 Glenn County is focusing on awarding mini-grants to support community-driven projects or events. The intent of mini-grants is to encourage community members to think creatively about how to improve the lives of children ages 0 to 5 and their families in their communities. | |
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| | Since the inception of First 5 Glenn County, mini-grants totaling more than $104,276 have been made to twenty-one grantees.
2006-2007
- Glenn County Office of Education / Glenn Adult Literacy Program ~ $2500
Provide literacy training to parents in Princeton
- Glenn County Health Services ~ $4650
Parent training for recovering drug and alcoholic parents
- Parent Education Network ~ $1500
Sensory Integration Workshops
- Princeton Joint Unified School District ~ $5000
Play structure and equipment
- United Families Support Group ~ $1000
Toys, books and snacks to support Health and Nutrition trainings
2005-2006
- Glenn County Health Services / Public Heath ~ $2870
Purchase and distribution of 70 car seats - Orland Family Resource Center-Parent Board ~ $4630
Parent Led Activity Days - Willows Rural Fire District ~ $2500
Community Trainings Using the Fire Safety House
2004-2005 - Hamilton City Family Resource Center Parent Board ~ $5000
Parent Led Activity Days - City of Willows, Recreation Department ~ $5000
"Ready to Learn" Summer Day Camp
2003-2004
- Orland Family Resource Center Parent Board ~ $5000
Parent Led Activity Days - Glenn County Office of Education, Student Services ~ $4950
Autism Training's / Workshops - City of Willows, Recreation Department ~ $5000
"Ready to Learn" Summer Day Camp - Grindstone Indian Rancheria ~ $5000
Rancheria Preschool / Child Care
2002-2003 - Glenn County Licensed Child Care Association ~$5000
Education Curriculum for Association Members - Glenn Medical Center, Pediatric Unit ~ $5000
Program Support and Equipment Acquisition - Orland Family Health Center, Perinatal Program ~ $5000
Equipment Acquisition for Breastfeeding Program - Orland Free Library ~ $5000
Children's Reading Program and Story Time - Northern Valley Catholic Social Services ~ $4976
Family Connections-Parenting Education Program - City of Willows, Recreation Department ~ $5000
"Ready To Learn" Summer Day Camp - Glenn County Child and Family Services ~ $5000
Kindergarten School Readiness Tool Kits - Hamilton Union Elementary School ~ $5000
Lending Library - Northern Valley Catholic Social Services ~ $5000
Parenting Education Videotapes - Willows Rural Fire Department ~ $5000
Child Care Training / Infant First Aid and CPR
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| | For the 2006-2007 program year, First 5 Glenn County will be awarding mini-grants in amounts up to $5,000, for a total annual budget of $10,000. | |
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| | First 5 Glenn County bases its decision on what projects or events to fund with mini-grants on the following criteria:
- Community needs being addressed
- Community resources being used
- Outreach to diverse community members
Special consideration is given to the equitable distribution of mini-grants to all communities throughout Glenn County.
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| | The following groups are eligible to apply for mini-grants: - Community groups
- Individuals
- Residents
- Civic organizations
- Social organizations
First 5 Glenn County mini-grants are for locally-driven projects or events that do at least one of the following: | |
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| | - Increase community knowledge about early childhood development
- Increase community resources available to benefit children ages 0 to 5 and their families
- Encourage children ages 0 to 5 and their parents to spend quality time together
- Provide opportunities for community skill-building (education or training) for parents or others who benefit children ages 0 to 5 and their families
- Promote community gatherings, events or celebrations that have a positive impact on the community on behalf of children ages 0 to 5 and their families
- Address First Five Glenn County's overall mission
Typical examples of a mini-grant include: - Providing fire safety awareness and the proper use of the 911 system to pre-school children by using the Glenn County Fire Safety House
- Supporting the Orland Child Care Association
- Supporting the Willows Park and Recreation summer program
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| | First 5 Glenn County does not grant money to the following: - Religious activities that include worship, instructions or proselytization
- Capital improvements to an individual's home
- Direct assistance to individuals
- Existing obligations or retroactive funding for costs already incurred
- Fundraising
- Political campaigns
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| | The application process is simple, with few requirements or restrictions. Community members with a desire to improve the lives of Glenn County’s youngest children are encouraged to apply.
1. Click here to view the Mini-Grant Guidelines and Application.
2. Plan a project or event that benefits children 0-5 and their families in your community. Think creatively about who could be involved, what you hope to accomplish and what community resources you are building upon.
3. Get help. If you’d like assistance with project planning, contact First 5 Glenn County Executive Director, Joy Amaro at 310-C West Wood Street, Willows; phone 530-934-6885 or 530-934-6882; or e-mail her.
4. Attend a workshop. Our applicant information workshops are extremely helpful for those applying for a mini-grant. They are scheduled on an as-needed basis. One-on-one assistance is also available – contact Joy Amaro (see #3 above).
5. Fill out the Mini-Grant Application. The form asks for basic information such as a description of the proposed project, linkage with the goals and objectives in the First 5 Strategic Plan and qualifications of the organization. The application can be typed or handwritten. You may complete the application in English, Spanish or Hmong. If you have other language needs, please contact us to make arrangements.
6. Return the Application to the First 5 Glenn County Office. Applications must be delivered in person or mailed by the deadline indicated below. | |
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| | | Application Submission Dates | Award Date | | July 1-October 1, 2007 | January 15, 2008 | | All applications must be received in the office or postmarked by 5pm on October 1, 2007. |
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