The Santa Barbara Foundation aims to ensure every individual has an equal opportunity to achieve their potential, supporting working families in Santa Barbara County to thrive. It focuses on making quality child care affordable and accessible, recognizing it as a foundational element for community development and individual success.
The Small Capacity Building Grant Program by the Santa Barbara Foundation offers grants designed to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations within Santa Barbara County. The program aims at supporting organizational development through strategic planning, leadership, operations, communication enhancements, and sometimes small capital expenditures. Grants are competitive, with a maximum award of $6,000 for up to one year. Funding preferences include projects that demonstrate clear need, readiness, and commitment, covering areas such as organizational development, staff/board/volunteer training, small capital items, and specific program designs or strategic initiatives. The program encourages applications for a wide range of support but does not intend to fund staff salaries/positions directly.