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Contribute your time, talent, or treasure to First 5 Ventura County and help us support a high-quality early childhood system for Ventura County.

Funding Opportunities

RFP for Data Management Services

The deadline for this RFP has passed.

Data Management Services RFP information and application (PDF)

Data Management Services RFP Questions and Answers (Updated 4/2/21, 9:25 AM)

RFP for Child Care Management Software Pilot

The deadline for this RFP has passed.

Child Care Management Software Pilot RFP information and application (PDF)

Child Care Management Software Pilot RFP Questions and Answers (updated 3/24/21, 4:55 PM)

Community Investment Loan Fund

The Community Investment Loan Fund is a partnership between First 5 Ventura County and the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC). It provides below-market financing for developing licensed quality child care and preschool facilities for Ventura County children. Loans may be used for the planning, construction, expansion and rehabilitation of new or existing licensed childcare and preschool centers. For more information about the EDCs loan programs, please contact Marvin Boateng at (805) 384-1800 x9158 or Marvin@EDCollaborative.com.

EDC General Loan Information

EDC Early Childhood Education Initiative Information

Employment

F5VC is not currently accepting applications for any vacant positions.

Donate

Funds donated will be used to purchase books for children to build their home libraries. The books will be distributed through our Take 5 and Read to Kids event each year in May.

Donate

Volunteer

We currently do not have any volunteer opportunities.

When classes are held in person, we need volunteers to read to children, plant gardens, distribute supplies, and more! Check on Volunteer Ventura County for more information.

Volunteer Ventura County