Best Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits in California

Discover active funding opportunities in Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and San Luis Obispo County

9,000+

Available grants

$3991.5M

Total funding

$6K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3991.5M total

$6K median

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Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

99 Santa Barbara County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

25 Santa Barbara County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

14 Santa Barbara County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

25 Santa Barbara County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

85 Santa Barbara County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Youth Services

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Santa Barbara County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the third quarter.

22.6%

26.8%

29.3%

21.3%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $10,250.

$500 $500 Min.

$10,250 $10.3 K Median

$130,666 $130.7 K Average

$3,000,000 $3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for California?

Grants are most commonly $145,539.

$145,539

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in California awarded a total of 256,564 grants.

2022 237,186

2023 236,635

2024 256,564

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits given out in California, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Santa Barbara County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by -1.38%.

2022 $34,364,756,699

2023 $37,770,770,141
9.91%

2024 $37,247,795,891
-1.38%

California Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Los Angeles County	$10,841,756,858
San Francisco County	$5,409,542,294
San Mateo County	$5,358,878,304
Santa Clara County	$3,811,026,208
Alameda County	$3,749,322,182

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