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

August 29, 2025 | August 28, 2026

Award size varies based on project; grants are for up to one year.

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

--- ## Description The Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant, managed by the Santa Barbara Foundation, distributes funding from a nearly $5 million restricted fund to advance blood and blood-related products and services in Santa Barbara County. The grant supports three primary areas: - **Indigent Care Grants:** Reimbursement for unreimbursed costs directly related to providing blood or blood products to eligible low-income patients at qualified nonprofit hospitals. - **Education Grants:** Funding for advanced education and training in blood banking for medical professionals, community education on blood and blood diseases, and physician education in transfusion medicine. - **Scholarships:** Support for post-doctoral education in non-medical disciplines related to blood banking (for UCSB postdocs) and medical education in hematology/oncology specialties. The program encourages collaborative efforts among hospitals, clinics, professional associations, and blood banks, and aims to address both current issues and emerging technologies in blood banking. --- ## Due Dates - August 29, 2025: Application deadline for the 2025 Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant - August 28, 2026: Application deadline for the 2026 Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary depending on the nature and scope of the request. - Grants are typically for up to one year from the award date. - Funds are distributed annually from the income generated by the $5 million restricted fund. --- ## Eligibility - **Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt** or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status (must provide a signed letter from the fiscal sponsor). - **Geographic focus:** Activities must serve Santa Barbara County. - **Indigent Care Grants:** Only nonprofit hospitals with licensed acute care facilities in Santa Barbara County are eligible. Hospitals operated by the federal government or State of California are not eligible. - **Education Grants:** Open to organizations/individuals providing or seeking advanced education/training in blood banking, transfusion medicine, or community education on blood and blood diseases. - **Scholarships:** - For post-doctoral study in non-medical disciplines related to blood banking (UCSB postdocs in fields like Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering). - For medical education in hematology/oncology specialties. - Each application must be for a single category (separate applications required for multiple categories). --- ## Application Process 1. **Access the Application:** - Register and apply via the [Santa Barbara Foundation SmartSimple Grants Portal](https://santabarbarafoundation.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp). - Allow up to 24 hours after registration for approval to access applications. 2. **Prepare Your Application:** - Complete the online narrative and upload required documentation (including financials, project budgets, and supporting materials). - For Indigent Care Grants, submit invoices and data on unreimbursed costs for qualified patients (with patient information redacted). - For Education Grants/Scholarships, describe the training/educational need, target population, providers, and project timeline. 3. **Submit by the deadline:** August 29, 2025 (2025 cycle) or August 28, 2026 (2026 cycle). 4. **Reporting:** A final report is required within 13 months of the grant award date, preferably within 30 days of project completion, via the SmartSimple portal. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate collaboration and partnerships. - Applications must reflect an understanding of local needs and current trends in blood banking. - For multiple categories, submit separate applications for each grant type. - Only direct costs are reimbursable for Indigent Care Grants; bundled or indirect costs are not accepted. --- ## External Links - [Grant Guidelines & Application Portal](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/blood-research-and-education-grant-guidelines/) - [Santa Barbara Foundation Grant Opportunities Overview](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/) - [Santa Barbara Foundation SmartSimple Portal](https://santabarbarafoundation.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp) - [Eligibility Criteria & FAQs](https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/eligibility-criteria-faqs/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |---------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------| | Deanna Vallejo | Program Officer | dvallejo@sbfoundation.org | (805) 963-1873 | | Community Engagement Team | General Support | ce@sbfoundation.org | (805) 963-1873 | For technical or reporting questions, contact Deanna Vallejo or the Community Engagement Team.

Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant

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