
Apply now: Family Resource Center & Family Shelter Grants (Measure C)
Two funding opportunities are open to strengthen community‑based supports for families with young children. Competitive Family Resource Center (FRC) Program Funds at $250,000/year and Family Shelter grants at $25,000 or $50,000/year. A facilities funding interest form is embedded in both applications.
WHICH APPLICATION TO COMPLETE:
- Use the FRC RFP if you are a non-profit or public agency providing ongoing, weekly programming and family navigation for families with children prenatal to 5 since July 2022. Use the Shelter RFA if you are a family-serving shelter meeting the same eligibility criteria.
- Have more than one site? Submit a separate application for each site.
Applications due Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm PT.
Start early. Office hours and help info below.
Grant Terms
FRC Program Funds: Mar 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 (first term, up to $352,500), with continuation expected through June 2030 contingent on performance.
Family-Serving Shelter Grants: Jan 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 (first term), with continuation expected through June 2030 contingent on performance.
Who Should Apply
Family Resource Centers: Community‑based organizations that provide ongoing, weekly programming and family navigation for families with children prenatal to 5 since July 2022. Some faith‑based organizations may qualify if they meet all criteria.
What is a Family Resource Center?
A Family Resource Center (FRC) is a non‑profit or public agency that provides ongoing programming for families and caregivers with children prenatal to 5 years old, including family navigation services. To be eligible for this grant, FRCs must have provided these services weekly since July 2022.
Shelters: Providers serving families with children that offer ongoing programming and family navigation.
Eligibility Checklists
FRC eligibility (must all be YES): Non‑profit or public agency; providing weekly programming since July 2022; providing weekly family navigation since July 2022; serves families with children prenatal to 5 in Alameda County.
Shelter eligibility (must all be YES): Non‑profit or public agency; family‑serving shelter site in Alameda County; providing weekly programming since July 2022; providing family navigation since Jul 2022; serves families with children prenatal to 5 in Alameda County.
Funding Decisions and Selection
FRCs: Competitive review using a scoring rubric.
Shelters: All eligible applicants will be funded at the tier aligned with number of children served.
Key Dates
Opportunities released: Mon, Sept 30, 2025
- Virtual info session: October 16, 2025, FRCs: 1-2pm, Family Serving Shelters: 2:30-3:30pm
- Applications due: Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:00 pm PT
- Shelter notifications by: Dec 1, 2025
- FRC notifications by: Mar 1, 2026
Help and Resources
Email: FRCgrants@First5Alameda.org or Sheltergrants@First5Alameda.org
Phone: Number coming soon
Information Session October 16, 2025
Registration:
- FRC Zoom Link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/en0Jg3yFQu6Dd3j3M2ddhg#/registration
- Shelter Zoom Link: https://first5alameda-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/23hFoXZiTk-ypPumcVyv2w