Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant
Supports research, education, and collaborative projects to improve blood services, training, and technology in Santa Barbara County through targeted grants and scholarships.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by request; typically supports one-year projects; funding is based on available annual income from the restricted fund.
Summary: Supports blood-related services, education, and scholarships in Santa Barbara County, focusing on indigent care, professional training, and collaborative initiatives.
Description
This grant, administered by the Santa Barbara Foundation, aims to enhance blood and blood-related products and services within Santa Barbara County. Funding is distributed annually from a restricted fund and supports three areas:
- Indigent Care Grants: Reimbursement for unreimbursed costs incurred by qualified hospitals providing blood or blood products to low-income, uninsured patients.
- Education Grants: Advanced education and training in medical technology, nursing, transfusion medicine, and community education about blood and blood diseases.
- Scholarships: Support for post-doctoral education in non-medical disciplines related to blood banking, and for medical education in hematology/oncology.
The program encourages collaborative proposals involving hospitals, clinics, medical societies, and other organizations to improve blood banking practices and technologies in the region.
