Build Up Green Spaces (BUGS) Facility Grants

Creating safer and greener child care facilities in San Mateo County

BUILD UP GREEN SPACES (BUGS) FACILITY GRANT

INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM

Application Deadline: June 13, 2025

Build Up SMC

Funded by

Measure K

Administered by

Build Up San Mateo County is taking applications for infrastructure grants to help child care providers strengthen or expand their facilities and support children's health, safety, and well-being.

What kind of grant is it?

Grants are one-time awards ranging from $4,500 to $15,000. This funding is available for infrastructure projects completed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.

What is the funding goal?

To enhance access to safe, inclusive, and climate-ready child care environments, especially in underserved communities. Grants will be awarded to support:

  • Renovation, repair, or expansion of child care facilities (especially for infants and toddlers)

  • Disaster preparedness retrofits (e.g., fire safety, backup power)

  • Sustainability and climate resilience upgrades (e.g., air quality, LED lighting, drought-tolerant landscaping, tree planting)

Who should apply?

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in San Mateo County serving children ages 0–12, including at least one child receiving subsidized care.

Please refer to the Request for Application (RFA) for additional details.

TO APPLY

  1. Read the Request for Application (RFA)

  2. Fill out the Budget Template and upload with your application form.

  3. Complete and submit the online Application Form

Please find the required application materials below. English, Spanish and Chinese versions available. If you need further assistance, please see “Need Help?” below.

  • This RFA outlines grant details, including the application process and funding criteria.

    RFA in English (PDF)

    RFA in Spanish (PDF)

    RFA in Chinese (PDF)

  • Please complete and submit an online application form. You will be asked to upload the budget template below.

    Application Form in English

    Application Form in Spanish

    Application Form in Chinese

  • Please download and fill out this budget template. You will be asked to upload it in the application form.

    Budget Template in English

    Budget Template in Spanish

    Budget Template in Chinese

  • You can preview and print the application questions.

    Application questions in English (PDF)

    Application questions in Spanish (PDF)

    Application questions in Chinese (PDF)

Application Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025

We’re here to help with the application process.

NEED HELP?

INFO SESSION

Walk through application + Q&A

Wednesday, JUNE 4 @ 5:00 PM

Click here to register.

This is is a virtual event.

EMAIL SUPPORT

One to one application support is available in different languages.

Email Christine Padilla at buildupsmc@sanmateo4cs.org

FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

Funded by Measure K and Administered by Build Up San Mateo County