Measure C Funding Opportunities

Early Care and Education Emergency Grants Application Closed, Documentation Deadline March 16

As of January 31, 2026 applications for First 5 Alameda County’s Early Care and Education Emergency Grants are now closed. Providers who have started the application have until March 16 to submit all required documentation.

• Learn more about the grants.

$4000 Stipends for Family/Friend/Neighbor Caregivers (FFNs)

4Cs is now distributing $4000 stipends to eligible Family/Friend/Neighbor Caregivers (FFNs). FFN providers do not need to apply, but they do need to Opt-In to receive funding. Funds will come directly from 4Cs of Alameda County or the AP program in which they received reimbursement for caring for children on Alameda County’s Alternative Payment Programs

• Eligibility: FFNs who accept payment by alternative payment agency subsidy and are caring for or have cared for a child 12 years old or younger at any time since April 1st, 2025 and have opted-in.
• Stipends have been distributed starting December 2025.
• Learn more about the stipends
• If you have questions about the FFN Caregiver Stipends, please contact your 4Cs Child Care Services Specialist. View 4Cs Staff Directory.

$800 Materials Vouchers for Family/Friend/Neighbor Caregivers (FFNs)

4Cs is now distributing $800 Materials Vouchers to eligible FFNs, who can choose between A) $800 Lakeshore Learning online voucher, or B) $400 Lakeshore Learning online voucher and $400 check payment to purchase new health and safety related equipment. FFN providers do not need to apply, but they do need to Opt-In via an online survey to Option A or B.

• Eligibility: FFNs who accept payment by alternative payment agency subsidy and cared for a child ages 0-5 years old as of December 1, 2025.
• Vouchers and check payments will be distributed starting March 2026.
• If you have questions about the FFN Materials Vouchers, please contact our Referral line (510) 244-0506.