First 5 Event Sponsorships

Event Sponsorship Guidelines

First 5 San Luis Obispo County is proud to help sponsor local events that focus on young children and families, and that are in line with our agency’s Mission, Strategic Plan, Guiding Principles and Priority Areas. Sponsorship requests of up to $500 will be considered toward support of the following types of activities that are offered in San Luis Obispo County:

• Community Events: Activities that involve children 0-5 and their families in community events that are free and open to the public, that provide a safe environment of learning, developmentally appropriate play and connection.
• Professional Development Events: Opportunities to enhance the abilities and skill sets of those who work with young children 0-5 and their families, including early child educators, other professionals and other care givers.
• Family Education Events: Opportunities for families of children 0-5 to improve their parenting skills, for example; workshops on a variety of topics related to early childhood such as those pertaining to physical health, education, and social/emotional development.
• Public Awareness Events: Community forums, conferences, summits, etc. that examine issues related to goals identified in our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

The following events will not qualify for sponsorship: those that act as fundraisers, do not specifically address the needs of children ages 0-5 and their families, are not part of First 5 SLO County’s scope of work, or conflict with its values and vision.

We invite local organizations operating in San Luis Obispo County to fill out a First 5 Sponsorship application (available on our website at first5slo.org) and submit via email to wwendt@first5slo.org at least two months prior to the anticipated event date. Applicants will be notified approximately two weeks after submission if their request has been accepted. Sponsorship review decisions will be based on 1) connection to First 5 SLO County Mission and Priority Areas, 2) availability of funds, 3) size and reach of event, and 4) distribution of sponsorships to a variety of organizations/groups.

Recognition: We ask for all approved sponsorship events that First 5 San Luis Obispo County is visually reflected via logo on all promotional materials, as well as given verbal recognition if the event offers such an opportunity. In addition, we welcome and encourage the distribution of our own informational brochures, etc., listing our points of contact, programs and services for young children and families.

Click here for a Downloadable Form.