VCCF Annual Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
Forecasted
VCCF Annual Nonprofit Grant Opportunities fund Ventura County nonprofits advancing research and programs in arts, culture, health, youth, and multicultural initiatives.
Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Smith-Hobson Foundation Fund application deadline | July 2027: Swift Memorial Health Care Foundation Charitable Fund application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $3,000–$10,000; maximum request up to $20,000 per project; some funds may have larger pools (e.g., up to $55,000 for select arts programs).
Summary: Annual competitive grants for Ventura County nonprofits supporting arts, culture, health, youth, and multicultural initiatives.
Key Information: Only nonprofit organizations serving Ventura County residents are eligible to apply.
Description
The Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) Annual Nonprofit Grant Opportunities provide a suite of funding avenues for nonprofit organizations dedicated to enriching Ventura County. Each year, VCCF offers multiple grant programs such as the Smith-Hobson Foundation Fund (focusing on arts and culture), the Swift Memorial Health Care Foundation Charitable Fund (supporting health-related initiatives), the Bert M. and Mildred O. Dahl Fund (for youth programs in Oak View), the ArtLife Foundation Fund (advancing artistic excellence), and the Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics (fostering multicultural artistic heritage). These grants are intended to empower nonprofits to make Ventura County a more vibrant, creative, and healthy community.
