CDBG & Human Services
Santa Barbara’s CDBG and Human Services grants fund research-based projects and direct services to improve housing, infrastructure, and well-being for low/moderate-income residents.
Funder: City of Santa Barbara
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Capital/Economic Development) | February 2027 (Human Services/Public Service) | May 2027 (Annual Action Plan public comment)
Funding Amounts: Annual pool ~$2.5M (CDBG, HOME, and Human Services); typical capital grants up to $245K; Human Services grants ~$9K–$63K/year
Summary: Supports nonprofits and projects serving low/moderate-income Santa Barbara residents through social services, affordable housing, capital, and economic development grants.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The City of Santa Barbara’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Human Services programs provide competitive grant funding to local nonprofit organizations and public agencies. The programs support a wide range of activities benefiting low- and moderate-income residents, including direct human services (food, shelter, medical care), affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure improvements, and economic development. CDBG capital grants fund construction, rehabilitation, and public infrastructure projects, while Human Services grants focus on essential direct services. The overarching goal is to foster a viable urban community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for vulnerable populations.
