These grants are funded by Alameda County taxpayers via Measure C, the Children’s Health and Child Care Initiative. Thanks to the Board of Supervisors vote to approve First 5’s Measure C Plan and Budget on June 10, we can now begin getting urgently needed funds into the community.

The Emergency Grants are designed to help Family Child Care programs and child care centers stay open, buy furniture and supplies, pay their staff, and more. Everyone who is open, eligible, and completes an application and required documentation will receive funding.

For Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers (FFNs), there is no application needed. Eligible FFNs will receive funding directly from their Child Care Payment Agency.

Current Grant Opportunities

There are three types of grants available as part of the Measure C-funded emergency grants program: 

  • Emergency funds for Friend, Family Neighbor caregivers
  • Emergency and facilities funds for Family Child Care Programs and Child Care Centers 
To find out more and to apply for these grants, start by selecting the button that best fits who you are:  

I am a…

Child Care Center (Single or Multi-Site)
What does this mean?

Child care centers are facilities that are licensed with the state of California to provide early care and education services.

Family Child Care Provider
What does this mean?

You are a Family Child Care Provider if you care for up to 14 children in your own home and are licensed with the state of California.

Family, Friend & Neighbor Care Provider
What does this mean?

People who care for family, friends, or neighbors at home. (You do not need to be licensed with the state).

Are you a parent looking for child care or help paying for child care?

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