POSTING DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2026 DUE DATE: MARCH 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): ELIGIBLE PROPOSERS Proposers must meet the following minimum requirement(s): Eligible Applicants include: Community-based organizations (with an active 501(c) 3 status or...
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The Importance of Remembering: Black History Month
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 2, 2026 "There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in history. And there is no higher cause than honoring our struggle and ancestors by remembering." - Lonnie Bunch, historian On February 7, 1926, Dr. Carter...
First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 State Budget
Los Angeles, CA (January 14, 2026) - First 5 LA President and CEO, Karla Pleitéz Howell released the following statement in response to the proposed FY26-27 California state budget by Governor Newsom: “We applaud Governor Newsom’s proposal to maintain and implement...
First 5 LA Extends Sympathy Following the Passing of Rob Reiner, Film Industry Legend and Early Childhood Advocate
December 16, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – First 5 LA extends heartfelt sympathies to the Reiner family and to all those affected by the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor, film director and...
October Commission Meeting: Board Reviews Equity Index and Strategic Plan
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners convened in person on October 9. During the meeting, members approved the submission of First 5 LA’s Annual Report to the State Commission and received updates on the Annual...
November Board Meeting Recap: Mental Models for Change
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 The Board of Commissioners convened on November 13 for its last meeting of the year. During the meeting, Commissioners approved the annual records disposition, authorized receipt of funds for the Welcome Baby...
Community Voice for Housing Equity Request for Proposals (RFP)
POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The Community Voice for Housing Equity RFP Q&A has been posted under the Questions and Answers section December 5, 2025: The following has been...
Systems Change Starts in the Community: Transformation Through the Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Fund
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 Child care providers have long played an important role in combating food insecurity among children, with some providers reporting even spending out of pocket so that children in their care would have enough for...
Dual Language Learner (DLL) Communications Campaign Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP)
POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The following has been posted under the Questions and Answers section: Dual Language Learner (DLL) Communications Campaign Evaluation RFP Questions...
Strategic Communications and Social Media Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): November 13, 2025: The following has been posted under the Questions and Answers section: Strategic Communications and Social Media Services RFQ Questions & Answers...
