First 5 Orange County has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Learning Series and Technical Assistance Program for the Black PEARL Model for Systemic Integration of Community-Based Maternal Support Services.
This RFA invites submissions from organizations or groups that provide perinatal services in Orange County to participate in the Black PEARL Community Maternal Support Services (COMSS) Learning Series and Technical Assistance program. We encourage all interested organizations and groups in Orange County to apply including those that are fiscally sponsored or not currently funded by First 5 OC.
Funding is limited to organizations and groups located in Orange County that provide perinatal services. Selected organizations and groups must commit to full participation in the COMSS Learning Series and Technical Assistance program.
Submit applications electronically to info@first5.oc.gov no later than March 13, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Questions about this RFA and the process must be submitted to info@first5.oc.gov by March 3, 2026. All questions received will be addressed and shared on the website: www.first5oc.org on March 6, 2026.
The contract is anticipated to start in May 2026.