Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Grant

The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation provides grants for capital projects related to youth, education, health, community, recreation, and the arts in Santa Barbara's South Coast. With an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million to $2 million, the foundation seeks to enhance the community through impactful initiatives. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations focused on tangible improvements that benefit local residents. Applications are accepted from July 1 to September 15 each year.

NOTE: As a threshold, please determine from our eligibility criteria, found here, whether your request qualifies before applying for a grant. Our application period is July 1 - September 15th.
The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation funds capital projects for youth, education, health, community, recreation and the arts on Santa Barbara’s South Coast—from Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito in the east, to the City of Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta and Isla Vista in the west.
We look for nonprofits with impactful missions and strong leadership, grounded in sound management practices.
What We Fund
The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation makes about 35 grants a year totaling approximately $1.5 million to $2 million.
Arts - Funding to enrich our communities with cultural heritage and artistic expression.
Community & Recreation - Funding to enhance the community we value in South Santa Barbara County.
Health - Funding to advance the physical and mental health resources available to our residents.
Youth & Education - Funding to invest in future generations; empowering our youth towards success.
Funding
We fund projects ranging from $10,000-$100,000, with an average annual grant of around $40,000. For large capital projects, we’ve made multi-year grants  up to $1 million.

Eligibility

Grant applications will be considered only if they are devoted to capital improvements for 501(c)(3) charitable purposes in the South County (Santa Barbara, Goleta, and other local communities from Carpinteria to Isla Vista).Grant applications must be from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.Capital Improvement We dedicate our funds to capital improvements within our South Coast infrastructure, encompassing areas from Carpinteria, Summerland, and Montecito in the east, to the City of Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, and Isla Vista in the west. We seek tangible enhancements that will benefit our community for years to comEFunding Categories Please limit your application to capital grants for youth, education, health, community, recreation and the arts.Examples of capital requests we will consider funding: Site acquisition
Major equipment or machinery
Essential technology hardware or systems (e.g., computers, servers, A/V equipment)

Ineligibility

Applications we will not consider funding: Staff salaries or benefits
Marketing or promotional campaigns
Software, subscriptions, or setup services (e.g., licenses, renewals, IT support)