2026-2027 Multi-Year Community Grant Program
The Santa Barbara Foundation’s 2026-2027 Multi-Year Community Grant funds nonprofits using science-based approaches to address behavioral health, food insecurity, and safety needs in Santa Barbara County.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates: March 3, 2026 (Behavioral Health & Health Care) | April 28, 2026 (Food) | August 11, 2026 (Shelter & Safety)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 total ($30,000/year for 2 years); awards may be less based on funding availability.
Summary: Multi-year, unrestricted funding for Santa Barbara County nonprofits addressing behavioral health, food insecurity, or shelter & safety.
Key Information: Organizations may apply to only one program area per cycle; grants support general operations or programmatic work.
Description
The Santa Barbara Foundation’s 2026-2027 Multi-Year Community Grant Program provides two-year, unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations serving Santa Barbara County in one of three critical areas: Behavioral Health & Health Care, Food, and Shelter & Safety. The program aims to strengthen nonprofit capacity to meet basic needs, particularly in response to growing demand and systemic challenges such as funding cuts, rising costs, and the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Funding supports both general operations and programmatic work, enabling organizations to plan long-term, build resilience, and better serve vulnerable populations in the region.
