Solano County Offering Financial Grants to Community Groups Promoting Kids Issues

SOLANO COUNTY, CA -- Organizations around Solano County that are devoted to helping the well-being of young kids are eligible to receive a financial boost, thanks to a county commission.

April is "Children's Month," and to celebrate, the First 5 Solano Children & Families Commission is distributing grant money to support community events that celebrate early childhood and/or promote awareness about young children’s issues.

Grants of up to $300 are being awarded for community events that help raise awareness about and promote the well-being of young children. Events may include, but are not limited to childhood health and well-being, education, safety and/or school readiness of children up to the age of five.

Events may also recognize established “April is Children’s Month” observances, including Week of the Young Child, Children’s Memorial Flag Day, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA Light of Hope Day, Month of the Military Child, National Spank-Out Day, Victims of Crime Week and El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros Day.

Events that are selected to receive grant funding will be featured in the First 5 Solano Newsletter that will be distributed throughout Solano County.

Grant applications are available by visiting www.First5Solano.com. Applicants must submit a Community Engagement Fund Application by March 17 to be considered.

Any questions can be directed to First 5 Solano program manager Juanita Morales at (707) 784-1332 or JSMorales@SolanoCounty.com.

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