Health Care and Behavioral Health Grant Programs

From Santa Barbara Foundation

The Santa Barbara Foundation aims to ensure every individual has an equal opportunity to achieve their potential, supporting working families in Santa Barbara County to thrive. It focuses on making quality child care affordable and accessible, recognizing it as a foundational element for community development and individual success.

Type of Support

Overview

The Behavioral Health/Health Care Grant Program aims to support nonprofit organizations that are directly providing services in the fields of behavioral health and health care. This grant offers financial assistance up to $30,000 for a duration of up to two years, focusing on enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of organizations committed to improving health outcomes in these specific areas.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

CA (Santa Barbara County)

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Organizations with a fiscal sponsor

Other

Located in Santa Barbara County
Non-discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic
Faith-based projects must be secular and open to all faiths or no religious affiliation

Ineligibility

Debt

Endowment

Fundraising events

One-time events, including recurring annual events

Individuals

Reimbursement for activities that occurred prior to the grant award date

Influencing legislation and/or elections (within the meaning of section 4945(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code), except as that activity may be related to the purpose of the grant, and permitted for 501(c)(3) organizations by applicable law or Internal Revenue Service regulations

Requests from individual schools, academies, or university departments that have not coordinated their request with their central school district or university fundraising arm, typically an education foundation.

up to 30k

Application deadline

Mar 30, 2026