Early Care and Education Emergency Grant Help Resources 

Welcome to the ECE Emergency Grant Help Resources Page.  

Contact Our Helpline 

Phone: 510-227-6964 

Email: ECEgrants@first5alameda.org 

Schedule an appointment: https://outlook.office.com/book/ECEEmergencyGrantTASessions@first5alameda.onmicrosoft.com/

Upcoming Information Sessions & Technical Assistance 

Join us for a one-hour information session to learn more about the grant and application process. There will be time for questions at the end. Information session slides are available to preview here:

English Evening Info Session  June 18, 2025 7-8:30 p.m.	Zoom link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/j/82975713668
English Evening Info Session – with live interpretation available* June 23, 2025 7-8:30 p.m.	Zoom link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/j/83107907490
English Daytime Info Session  June 24, 2025 2-3:30 p.m.	Zoom link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/j/86344073678
Mandarin Evening Info Session  June 24, 2025 7-8:30 p.m.	Zoom link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/j/82245393063
Spanish Evening Info Session  June 26, 2025 7-8:30 p.m.	Zoom Link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/j/88057907045

*Virtual interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Cantonese. If you would like us to provide interpretation in an additional language, please email your request to CAS@first5alameda.org five days prior to the meeting.

Have questions? Need more help?

If have questions or need help, you can book a time to speak with a member of our helpline staff.

Schedule an appointment: https://outlook.office.com/book/ECEEmergencyGrantTASessions@first5alameda.onmicrosoft.com/

Printable Help Guides

Overview of Application Steps and Grant Requirements

Workforce Registry Guide

Insurance Guide for Child Care Center

Insurance Guide for Family Child Care Programs

Additional Resources and Trainings

Overview of Measure C: Learn more about how Alameda County tax dollars are funding an improved, coordinated early childhood system that works for kids and families. 

Hubbe Support Resources Page: Hubbe-specific resources, trainings.  

Hubbe Helpline: HubbeHelp@first5alameda.org  

Additional Trainings: Business and Finance

English with Mandarin Interpretation: 

• Tax Implications of Grant Funding, June 18: Tax Implications of Grant Funding – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86493078774 

Spanish Only: 

• Tax Implications of Grant Funding, June 17: Implicaciones Fiscales de la Financiación de Subvenciones https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89050779081 

Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregiver Funding

Do you provide child care for a family member, friend, or neighbor in Alameda County? You may be eligible for funding and resources from First 5! Click the button below to learn more.

Resource & Referral Agencies

Child care referral and resource (R&R) agencies provide support to child care providers and families in Alameda County. You can always contact your local R&R for individualized or general support. 

FAQs

Click the button below for more information and frequently asked questions.