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Introduction
We are pleased to announce that we have made some significant modifications to our grantmaking, which include refinements to our purpose and priorities. Many of these changes have come from our desire to be responsive to requests made by our nonprofit partners, via our Grantee Perception Report. Additionally, we believe these changes reinforce our role as a foundation that tries to help nonprofits sustain their programs while meeting their greatest needs.
Within our website, you will find a one-page fact sheet (see below) that provides a snapshot of these changes. Additionally, you will find our new 2008 giving guidelines and a list of frequently asked questions. For further information, we strongly encourage you to attend one of our workshops.
Thank you in advance for both your patience as we implement these changes and for your dedication to making Santa Barbara County a better place to live and work. |
Grantmaking Purpose & Priorities
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Since 1928, Santa Barbara Foundation has supported the work of diverse nonprofits offering a wide variety of services throughout Santa Barbara County. The purpose of our grantmaking program is to improve the quality of life in Santa Barbara County through the work of the nonprofit sector.
While our Competitive Grants program has a broad scope, priority consideration will be given to proposals that satisfy one or more of the following:
1 -- Make a significant community impact
2 -- Articulate compelling community needs
3 -- Remedy conditions that result in inequality, limited opportunities and/or diminished quality of life
What's New for 2008
Expanded grant options include support for existing programs and general operating support. Click on Grant Opportunities above for more information. Also click here to see our FAQ or scroll down to download our one-page Fact Sheet. |
The Basics
- Organizations must be a 501(c)3 serving Santa Barbara County residents. Individuals may not apply.
- Through our competitive grantmaking program, we fund a wide variety of County-wide nonprofit organizations in the fields of Education, Personal Development, Health, Human Services, Culture, Recreation, Community Enhancement and Environment. We also have a number of special focus grant programs.
- Each year, approximately $4 million in grants is awarded to nonprofits for projects serving the people of Santa Barbara County. Some of these grants are awarded through specific grant programs established by donors who restrict their gifts for certain purposes. All grants go through a competitive process that requires submittal of a formal application.
- With all of our programs, we offer technical assistance in a variety of forms including review of a complete draft prior to deadlines.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Grants. | |
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