GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

GRANT CYCLES

The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation proudly strengthens the community by supporting the impactful work of local nonprofit organizations through our grant program.

2026 GRANT CYCLES

  • Food Security Grants
    Application Period: closed

  • Youth & Education Grants
    Application Period: closed

  • Arts & Culture / Community Enhancement Grants
    Application Period: June 1 – July 1, 2026
    Deadline: July 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM

  • Health & Human Services Grants
    Application Period: September 1 – 30, 2026
    Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Please review the Guidelines/FAQs. Be sure to note the timing and focus of each cycle to allow ample time to prepare your application. Eligible organizations may submit only one grant application per calendar year, regardless of the funding cycle.

Note: If you are a new applicant, have not received funding from the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation in the past five years, or have had a previous request denied, you must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and receive approval before submitting a grant application. Be sure to allow at least two weeks for review and response. Refer to Eligibility/FAQs for more details.

ELIGIBILITY / FAQs
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Grant Application Forms

To streamline the application process, we offer two types of grant application based on your organization’s funding history with the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation:

  • Grant Application SHORT Form
    For organizations that have received funding from the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation within the past five years.

  • Grant Application LONG Form
    With approved Letter of Inquiry, the long form is required for:

    • New applicants

    • Organizations that have not received funding from the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation in the past five years

    • Organizations with a previously denied request

Important: Organizations required to submit the Long Form must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and receive approval to move forward with the application process. Be sure to allow at least two weeks for LOI review and response. Refer to Eligibility/FAQs for more details.

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QUESTIONS?

We are here to help! Contact us to discuss your project, ideas, concerns, and questions.

admin@syvalleyfoundation.org

(805) 688-2991