Best Starts for Kids Workforce Development Mini Grants

We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Workforce Development Mini Grants Request for Applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Monday, November 18 at 4PM, please submit your application by then.  

Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply.

The prenatal to five workforce does incredible work to support babies, children, and their families. Best Starts Workforce Development strategy focuses on strengthening this workforce by providing opportunities to build knowledge, strengthen skills, and promote shared community healing.  

This RFA seeks to fund smaller organizations (15 employees or fewer) to enhance their workforce skills and knowledge in three key areas of Workforce Development: 

  • Early Childhood Development 

  • Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health 

  • Racial Equity 

Funded items may include, but are not limited to: 

  1. Prenatal to Five focused trainings, conferences, or professional development fees 

  2. Community building activities 

  3. Developing and hosting workshops related to culturally responsive Healthy Childhood Development, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Racial Equity 

Read more about this funding opportunity and how to apply on the Best Starts blog.