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Applications

We have converted our application process to Blackbaud Grantmaking online software. 

A returning applicant must access their 2025 application by clicking here.

All applicants must start their 2025 application by clicking here.

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Application Document Upload Instructions

APPLICATION TEMPLATES TO ASSIST YOU IF NECESSARY

Your grant application must be completed and posted on our MicroEdge Gifts website no later than 5:00pm (PDT) July 31, 2025.

If necessary, you will be e-mailed for any additional information required to effectively evaluate your application.

Please submit your questions to [email protected]

GRANT GUIDELINES FOR 2025

All grants must serve one of the following categories in Santa Barbara County:

  1. Medical Care, Support and Research.
  2. Assistance to the Disabled, Elderly and Children.
  3. Support to Abused Women and Children.
  4. Animal Welfare.
  5. Wildlife and Natural Resources Preservation.
  6. Historic Preservation.
  7. Support of Museums and Educational Institutions

Priority consideration is given to projects located in Southern Santa Barbara County.

An applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Grants will be awarded after December 15, 2025.