Scholarships to California nonprofit child care centers in eligible locations to subsidize child care costs for economically disadvantaged families. Funding is intended to help local working parents meet expenses related to quality child care at child care centers serving children 0-5 years of age and school-age children in grades TK-6. Funding must be used to benefit Santa Barbara County residents.
For organizations serving children 0-5 years of age priority will be given to organizations that:
For organizations serving school-age children (grades TK-6) priority will be given to organizations that:
Funds may be used to expand the number of slots of existing established programs.
The Daniel Fund guidelines specify that families selected to receive funds must:
Estimated Size of Grant:
The grant period is up to one year from the award date.
Apply Online: https://santabarbarafoundation.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp.
For questions about the suitability of proposals prior to drafting an application, applicants are encouraged to contact Petra Gomez, Program Manager, at (805) 880-9394 or PGomez@SBFoundation.org.
For technical assistance, please contact Jamie Perez, the Community Engagement Coordinator at (805) 880-9395 or JPerez@SBFoundation.org.
For licensing questions, please speak with the Child Care Duty Officer at Community Care Licensing by calling (805) 562-0400.
Santa Barbara Foundation
1111 Chapala Street, Suite 200
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-1873
info@sbfoundation.org