[Santa Barbara Foundation](https://sbfoundation.org)

August 2026 (Application Deadline, projected)

Varies by request; grant period up to 1 year; funded from income on ~$5M endowment.

Supports blood-related care, education, and research in Santa Barbara County through annual grants and scholarships.

--- ## Description The Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant, administered by the Santa Barbara Foundation, provides annual support to nonprofit organizations for projects and activities related to blood and blood-related products and services in Santa Barbara County. The fund is structured to support three main areas: - **Indigent Care Grants**: Reimbursement for unreimbursed costs incurred by qualified hospitals in providing blood or blood products to low-income, uninsured patients. - **Education Grants**: Support for advanced education and training for medical professionals, community education on blood and blood diseases, and physician education in transfusion medicine. - **Scholarships**: Post-doctoral education in non-medical disciplines related to blood banking (e.g., at UCSB in relevant departments), and medical education in hematology/oncology. The program encourages collaboration among hospitals, clinics, medical societies, and the local blood bank, with an emphasis on addressing current and emerging needs in blood banking and transfusion medicine. --- ## Due Dates - **August 2026** (Application Deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size**: Varies depending on the nature of the request. - **Grant Period**: Up to 1 year from the award date. - **Funding Source**: Income generated from a restricted endowment of nearly $5 million. - **Reporting**: A final report is required within 13 months of the award. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants**: - Organizations must be certified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or apply with a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Geographic focus is strictly Santa Barbara County, California. - Hospitals must be nonprofit and not operated by the federal government (e.g., VA hospitals) or the State of California (e.g., Department of Corrections). - Scholarships for post-doctoral education are only available to candidates at UCSB in specified departments for non-medical disciplines or in hematology/oncology for medical education. - **Additional Requirements**: - Applications without a valid EIN will not be considered. - Fiscal sponsorship must be documented with a signed letter from the sponsor’s executive director. - Separate applications are required for each grant category (Indigent Care, Education, Scholarship). --- ## Application Process - **Platform**: Applications must be submitted online via the [Santa Barbara Foundation SmartSimple portal](https://santabarbarafoundation.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp). - **Registration**: New applicants must register their organization (selecting the appropriate entity type) and complete an Organization Profile. - **Application Components**: - Narrative responses tailored to the grant category. - Financial forms and project budget. - Supporting documentation (e.g., invoices for Indigent Care, educational provider brochures for Education Grants). - For fiscally sponsored entities, a signed sponsorship letter is required. - **Review**: Applications are reviewed once per year; notification of decisions typically follows within several weeks of the deadline. - **Final Report**: Required within 13 months of award, preferably within 30 days of project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Collaboration among local health organizations is encouraged. - Applications must demonstrate understanding of current issues and technologies in blood banking. - The Foundation does not fund individuals, debt, endowment, fundraising events, or activities that occurred before the grant award date. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines & Details](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/blood-research-and-education-grant-guidelines/) - [Grant Opportunities Overview](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/) - [Eligibility Criteria & FAQs](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/eligibility-criteria-faqs/) - [SmartSimple Application Portal](https://santabarbarafoundation.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp) - [How to Apply – Step-by-Step](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/how-to-apply/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| | De Vallejo, Program Officer | [dvallejo@sbfoundation.org](mailto:dvallejo@sbfoundation.org) | (805) 963-1873 | | Programs Team | [Programs@SBFoundation.org](mailto:Programs@SBFoundation.org) | (805) 963-1873 | | Hazel Naftzger, Data & Evaluation Coordinator | [hnaftzger@sbfoundation.org](mailto:hnaftzger@sbfoundation.org) | (805) 880-8377 | For technical assistance with the application portal, contact Hazel Naftzger. For programmatic questions, contact De Vallejo or the Programs Team.

Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant

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