Evie's Desk: One Week Left!

I encourage those interested in applying for a grant to use this week to polish up your letters of intent and required documentation. The final due date for the letter and documentation is next Monday, July 28th at 5 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements for the funds are as follows:

• Nonprofit organizations must have evidence of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and deemed "not a private foundation" under Section 509 (a). Those applicants or sponsored projects lacking 501(c)(3) status must have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving as a fiscal sponsor

• Public agencies may apply for policy and advocacy grants, but are not eligible for organizational capacity building grants

• Applicant organizations must reside within and serve residents of Los Angeles County

• Proposed project activities must ultimately benefit children age prenatal through five years old

Also, just a reminder that while First 5 LA will continue to fund direct services for children ages 0-5 and their families through other investments, COF grants may not be used to fund direct services. First 5 LA provides two types of COF grants: Organizational Capacity Building and Policy and Advocacy. These grants must support long-term sustainable change for L.A. County's young children and families in the following three areas: Supportive Parents and Caregivers, Good Health (including nutrition, physical activity, and oral health) and Prevention of Unintentional Injuries.

Evelyn V. Martinez
Executive Director
First 5 LA

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