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Small Grants Pilot Program

Small Grants Pilot Program

In June 2026, the Women’s Fund launched a new Small Grants pilot program, opening a fresh funding stream for local nonprofit agencies with annual budgets under $500,000.

Plans for DignityMoves

DignityMoves Family Village: Progress Update

The Women’s Fund’s 2023–24 grant of $125,000 is helping bring a new Child Care Center to life at the DignityMoves Family Village on the County’s Calle Real campus.

Jennifer d'Offay

Member Volunteer Profile: Jennifer d’Offay

The Women’s Fund is stronger for the many talents, diverse interests, and generous volunteerism of our members. Jennifer d’Offay, who joined in late 2024, is a perfect… Read more

SEE International Truck

SEE what SEE INTERNATIONAL, Inc. Is Doing!

The Women’s Fund Educational Events Committee and SEE International, Inc. pulled out all the stops for their Grants in Action showcase last month.

Women's Fund Members

Membership Corner: Calling all New Members … and Other Interested Women!

Please plan to join us on Wednesday, August 26th, when the Women’s Fund will hold a New and Prospective Member event at Alpha Resource Center.

Mission Wealth Students

Grantee of the Month: Mission Scholars

Since 2019, Mission Scholars has empowered high-achieving, low-income students to earn college degrees and gain professional employment.

Donny and Kim Lieberman with Rogue

Applause for Our Top 2026 Sponsor: Sunseri Construction

The couple behind the Women’s Fund most generous 2026 sponsorship have a legacy of giving back to their communities.

young girl looking through binoculars

Women’s Fund to Launch Small Grants Pilot Program

For the first time, the Women’s Fund will be providing small grants to small non-profit agencies in south Santa Barbara County. 

Good Samaritan Founder Sylvia Barnard (center) and friends at the Good Samwich food truck ribbon cutting.

Grantee of the Month: Good Samaritan Good Samwich Food Truck

We have all heard the adage: “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day.

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Voting Window is Open

We are in the middle of our voting window, when members decide which local nonprofits will receive grants from this year’s $1.275 million grants pool!