Montecito Community Foundation General Grants

Grant Application Process

1. Complete the online Grant Application - available on the foundation website
2. Provide Required Information:
- Description of the proposed project
- Details on how the grant will be spent
- Documentation about the organization
- Purpose of the grant
- Anticipated budget
- Any supplementary information supporting the funding request
3. Grant Committee Review - Your application will be reviewed at the Grant Committee's next meeting (typically held ~30 days before Board meetings)
4. Committee Meeting Invitation - Your designated representative may be invited to attend the committee meeting to discuss the funding request
5. Committee Recommendation - The Grant Committee makes a funding recommendation to the Foundation's Board of Trustees
6. Board Review - Your request and the committee's recommendation are considered at the next Board meeting (generally held every other month)
7. Board Meeting Presentation - A representative from your organization will be invited to attend the Board meeting to provide additional information and answer questions

Important Notes

• Contact the Montecito Community Foundation before applying to determine if your request is within the scope of the foundation's mission and guidelines
• Applications must be submitted by the deadline (typically 2 weeks before the scheduled committee meeting) to be considered at that meeting