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Funding Guidelines

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Grant Applications

Guidelines and Policies

Applications for funding are considered only from organizations that qualify as follows:

* Organizations submitting proposals must be tax exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be classified as "not a private foundation" under section 509(a)

* Funds are limited to organizations headquartered in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties

* Grants are given once a year, in the fall

* Applications must be postmarked by June 30th or they will not be considered

*Organizations must reapply each year if they wish to be considered

* Funding is not available to:

a. Individuals

b. Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, political affiliation or religious belief