FYC Community Investment
First Year Cleveland supports local organizations and care providers that know best what their communities need. We invest in the community via the following. If you have any questions, please email firstyearcleveland@case.edu.
RFP Open to Support FYC Partners
First Year Cleveland is seeking research and consulting services to maximize ODM and private payer billing for partners. This RFP is open through February 24, 2025.
Event + Conference Sponsorships
First Year Cleveland is committed to supporting community-based organizations to raise funds and awareness and to celebrate milestones. First Year Cleveland offers fundraising + friend-raising events and conference sponsorships of up to $2,500 to eligible, local non-profit organizations committed to maternal/child health and reducing infant mortality in Cuyahoga County.
Bi-Annual Mini-Grants
First Year Cleveland is pleased to request proposals for Spring 2025 Mini Grants. These mini grants are intended to support the immediate needs of pregnant and parenting families, and to align with First Year Cleveland’s mission to mobilize the community through partnerships and a unified strategy to reduce infant deaths and racial disparities. The total funding for the mini-grant program this cycle is $50,000. FYC anticipates making approximately 10-15 awards from $2,500 to $5,000. While we do intend to offer funds twice each year (next in August 2025), future grant funding cannot be guaranteed, so applicants should consider requests for one-time funding.
There are 2 application requirements, due March 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Instructions are included in each document:
- Mini Grant Application submitted to stacey.hren@case.edu
- Supplier Information & ACH Forms submitted to CWRU procurement via BOX