Nominations OPEN: 79th Person of the Year
Nominate an individual, couple, or family for the 79th Person of the Year honor! The Santa Barbara Foundation invites the community at large to nominate an individual, couple, or family […]
Nominate an individual, couple, or family for the 79th Person of the Year honor! The Santa Barbara Foundation invites the community at large to nominate an individual, couple, or family […]
Nominate an individual, couple, or family for the 2022 Celebrate Philanthropy honor! The Santa Barbara Foundation invites the community at large to nominate an individual, couple, or family who, through direct service or financial support, have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley. Nominations open Monday, May 16, and close Friday, […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
The Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program will support conservation, environment, and public trails projects across Santa Barbara County, with a preference given to those on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County from Point Conception to Ventura County line and the Santa Ynez Valley. Grant amounts: up to $25,000. Application Opens: July 18, […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Child Care Grants are now available! The Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus on supporting […]
The Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program will support conservation, environment, and public trails projects across Santa Barbara County, with a preference given to those on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County from Point Conception to Ventura County line and the Santa Ynez Valley. Grant amounts: up to $25,000. Application Deadline: August 26, […]
Office Hours are available for the Child Care Grants. The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus […]
Office Hours are available for the Child Care Grants. The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus […]
Office Hours are available for the Child Care Grants. The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Child Care Grants application deadline is September 19, 2022. The Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also […]
The sponsors of the 79th Person of the Year, Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cox Communications, Noozhawk, Montecito Journal, and Scholarship Foundation, are proud to announce Ginger Salazar and Katina Zaninovich as the 79th Persons of the Year. Congratulations! Save the date for the 79th Person of the Year luncheon on Wednesday, September […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara […]
Description Nonprofit Accounting Bootcamp Jan. 18 and 19 from 1 - 4:00 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. - noon | Via Zoom This four module seminar series will introduce students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. FREE […]
Description Program Evaluation Through an Equity & Social Justice Lens Jan. 24 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Via Zoom Co-Convened with The Fund for Santa Barbara & the McCune Foundation This foundational workshop is for organizational leaders in the philanthropy space who wish to engage in program evaluation, but wish to do so in an […]
Description Intermediate Proposal Writing Jan. 31, Feb. 2 and 9 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Cal Lutheran – Oxnard Center This hands-on, three module workshop is perfect for expanding your grant writing skills and dives into the art of proposal writing by exploring the planning phases and each component of a winning proposal. […]
Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2023 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, […]