Emerging Critical Needs Fund Information

 

On September 11, 2009, the First 5 Commission of San Diego (“Commission”) approved the 5-Year Allocation Plan which includes the appropriation of funds for Emerging Critical Needs. Emerging Critical Need Funds are available to address critical gaps in children’s services that have resulted from state and local economic conditions. 

 

The Emerging Critical Needs funds are available to address critical gaps as a result of current state and local economic conditions. These services must promote the health and well being of children from the prenatal stage through the age of 5 and their families. Services must advance one or more of the objectives of the First 5 Commission’s Strategic Planand achieve at least one of the measurable outcomes listed in the Strategic Plan Evaluation Framework.

 

Applicants must be private or public non-profit organizations and must follow all other criteria stated in the Policy F5C-022-Emerging Critical Needs. Funding for research, planning, and capital expenses is excluded.

 

The Emerging Critical Needs funding cycle is open ended, meaning applications will be accepted on an on-going basis as long as funds remain available. Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee quarterly or sooner to coincide with scheduled Commission meetings.

 

Upon submission to the Executive Director, Commission staff will conduct an initial review to determine whether an application meets the minimum eligibility requirements as indicated in the Emerging Critical Needs Policy. Applications will then be reviewed by a committee comprised of community experts and Commission management staff. Recommended applications will be presented to the Commission for final consideration by the Executive Director.