SBF’s Small Capacity Building Program Grants – US
Deadline: 06-Jul-21
The Santa Barbara Foundation is seeking applications for its Small Capacity Building Program Grants to strengthen the organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness of nonprofit organizations serving Santa Barbara County.
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Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
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Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
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This US funding will help NGOs to tackle the Challenges of Coronavirus in 2021
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The Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness of Santa Barbara County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication.
Types of Support
The Santa Barbara Foundation recognizes that non-profits needs have had to dramatically shift in how they serve their clients due to the COVID-19 outbreak across their state and country. To better equip agencies to both maintain social distancing and assure the health and safety of their employees, the Santa Barbara Foundation has established the following guidelines for its Small Capacity Building grants in the following areas.
Defined projects that allow the agency to equip its workforce to either work remotely and/or serve its clients remotely through phone, online video or other means
Small capital items and equipment that specifically allow your staff to serve clients and fulfill its mission
Organizational development and capacity building
Staff or board training and development
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic they are prioritizing proposals that take into account the pandemic and its impact on your agency achieving its mission. COVID-19 related capital item requests may include (but are not limited to): reusable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as face shields, sneeze guards, and other items needed to retrofit work environments. Requests will NOT be considered for single-use/disposable PPE or cleaning/sanitizing supplies.
Funding Information
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases
Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response
Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
This US funding will help NGOs to tackle the Challenges of Coronavirus in 2021
USD 1 million Partnership Fund for SDG Impact Projects
The maximum award for Small Capacity Building Grant is $5,000. The grant period is up to one year from the award date.
Grant Limitations
Small Capacity Building Grants are NOT made for:
General operating support
Program expansion or support for existing programs
Fundraising events
Endowment funds
Reimbursement of expenses already expended
One-time events, including recurring annual events (other than collaborative learning opportunities)
Tuition requests for Leading From Within programs (The foundation directly supports scholarship opportunities through its partnership with Leading From Within.)
Eligibility Criteria
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Organizations must be certified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) tax status. Applications that do not contain a valid EIN (tax ID) number will not be considered.
The foundation accepts applications from public entities such as schools, universities, and libraries through an affiliate or supporting 501(c)(3) organization.
An agency acting as the fiscal sponsor on behalf of a community collaborative may be eligible to submit proposals on behalf of its own agency needs as well as the needs of the collaborative.
A fiscal sponsor may submit one application on behalf of their organization and one application acting as a fiscal sponsor per grant program in a calendar year.
Small Capacity Grants are available for organizations serving all regions of Santa Barbara County.
For more information, visit https://www.sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/