Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant
The Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant supports blood-related research, education, and care initiatives in Santa Barbara County, with a focus on scientific advancement and collaboration.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Application Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by request; grant period up to 1 year; funded from income on ~$5M endowment.
Summary: 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.
