Nonprofits - Santa Barbara Foundation

How to Apply Online

Applying for a grant through the Santa Barbara Foundation can be done in 5 steps:

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Review available grant opportunities.
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Determine which program(s) or initiative(s) you’d like to apply for.
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Review guidelines and eligibility requirements for the program of choice.
4.
Discuss your project or questions with a member of our community engagement team.
5.
Review and submit your application, according to the program’s specific procedures.

Application Deadlines

For instructions on how to apply online, please review our application and submittal procedures.

Grant Program/Initiative	Deadline Date
Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program	June 30, 2023
Small Capacity Building Grant Program	September 6 \| October 3 \| November 7
Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program	August 19, 2022
Tri-Counties Blood Bank Grant Program	September 9, 2022
Child Care Grant Program	September 19, 2022

Are You Eligible?

View frequently asked questions regarding the Santa Barbara Foundation grant programs.

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Support for the Social Sector

Through the Collaboration for Social Impact, Santa Barbara Foundation elevates our commitment to advancing the strength and capacity of the thousands of nonprofits in Santa Barbara County.

The Collaboration for Social Impact (CSI) draws on the expertise of a diverse and experienced group of executive leaders who have long worked on the front lines of nonprofits. The Collaboration facilitates workshops, seminars, coaching and mentoring, along with public and social sector advocacy. These are developed and implemented through an ongoing coordination with community leaders and partner organizations. The Collaboration supports capacity building in the areas of leadership development, technical assistance, financial management, technology, cross organizational collaboration, as well as personnel health and wellness.

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Agency
Endowment Fund

Nonprofit organizations may establish an Agency Endowment Fund for their organization at the Santa Barbara Foundation. By entrusting funds to the foundation and investing in one of our investment portfolios, charities can benefit from our comprehensive investment process, strong fiduciary oversight, and our expertise in investment management and administration.

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