A government agency that’s focused on helping very young children is offering small grants. First Five Shasta, which is funded by a tobacco tax, is accepting applications for grants of up to $700 to any local organization, group or individual for the costs of events and activities during “Week of the Young Child” in April. Requests are also being accepted for children’s books, which can be acquired in addition to or instead of the grant funds. Applications will be accepted through January 10th at first5shasta.org/funding. First Five Shasta is celebrating their 25th anniversary.
-Steve Gibson