2025 Child Care Grant Guidelines
The 2025 Child Care Grant Guidelines fund research-driven projects to improve early childhood care, workforce, and quality in Santa Barbara County, supported by the Santa Barbara Foundation.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award; grant period up to one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofit child care providers and partners in Santa Barbara County to strengthen early care, workforce development, and family engagement.
Description
This grant program is designed to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit child care providers and their partners in Santa Barbara County. Funding supports initiatives that address the shortage of licensed child care spaces and enhance the quality of early learning for children ages 0–5. Projects may focus on expanding the qualified workforce, improving organizational business models, fostering family engagement, and cultivating leadership in content-specific areas. The goal is to build a resilient child care sector that advances the well-being and success of young children in the region.
