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First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy

First Five Years Fund

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

Funds advocacy and programs for early childhood education policy and funding.

Grant Summary

First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy is a First Five Years Fund grant providing $25K to $500K for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

early childhood policyadvocacychild care funding

Eligibility

nonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$500K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy from First Five Years Fund, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to First Five Years Fund before the deadline.
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First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy?

First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy is offered by First Five Years Fund and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy provide?

First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy provides between $25K and $500K per award from First Five Years Fund. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy deadline?

First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, First Five Years Fund, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy?

To apply for First Five Years Fund — Early Childhood Policy, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from First Five Years Fund.