SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Overview
SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College
Status: Active
Program Type: Support program for single-parent students
Overview:
SPARC is an SBCC program that assists single-parent students who are new to college or are returning after a hiatus. The program addresses the unique needs of single parent students to help them be successful in college and achieve their educational goals.
- Single-parent students new to college
- Single-parent students returning to college after a hiatus
- Traditionally under-resourced and underprepared students
Target Population
- Increase the number of single parent students who are successfully employed
- Increase the number of single parent students who transfer to four-year universities
- Address unique needs of single parent students
Program Goals
- Summer bridge program (six weeks)
- Childcare assistance
- Childcare scholarships
- Other necessary support to help students thrive
- College preparation information and success guidance
Program Components
Partnerships
Partners with the SBCC Foundation to provide childcare scholarships and other necessary assistance.Contact Information
SBCC Foundation Phone: (805) 730-4401 Email: info@sbccfoundation.orgWhat The Foundation for Santa Barbara actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $3.31M
- Median grant
- $1.65M
- Range
- $390K–$2.92M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Santa Barbara, CA; Sacramento, CA.
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