2026-2027 Multi-Year Community Grant Program
The Santa Barbara Foundation’s Multi-Year Community Grant funds nonprofits using research-driven approaches to address behavioral health, food insecurity, and shelter 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); actual awards may be less based on funding availability.
Summary: Multi-year, unrestricted funding for nonprofits addressing behavioral health, food insecurity, or shelter & safety in Santa Barbara County.
Key Information: Organizations may apply in only one program area per cycle; must provide direct services in Santa Barbara County.
Description
The Santa Barbara Foundation’s Multi-Year Community Grant Program provides two-year, unrestricted general and programmatic operating support to nonprofit organizations working in Santa Barbara County. The program targets three foundational needs: Behavioral Health & Health Care, Food, and Shelter & Safety. It aims to support nonprofits addressing increased community challenges due to federal funding cuts, policy changes, the housing crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. By offering multi-year funding, the Foundation seeks to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, reduce administrative burdens, and enable strategic, long-term planning to better serve the region’s most vulnerable populations.
