Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach - Fall Cycle
The Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach grants support programs that expand equitable access to performing arts education, experiences, and engagement. Outreach funding and resources help create more inclusive performing arts opportunities for K-12 youth across Santa Barbara County.
Through this grant cycle, we’re investing in future artists, future audiences, and a more united community.
Types of Support:
Types of requests that have received past support:
Workshops, residencies, and teaching artist stipends
Tuition assistance and access support
Artistic materials and supplies
Types of programs that have received past support:
In-school
After-school
Community programs
Types of programs that do not qualify for support:
Programs that have already taken place (programs must be ongoing past application due date - 9/17/26)
Capital improvements
Marketing or development expenses
Priorities:
Must support K-12 youth
Must be located in Santa Barbara County
Must be focused on performing arts education
Must be a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3); or a not-for-profit educational institution; or have a confirmed fiscal sponsorship with a registered 501(c)(3) organization
Higher priority weighted to returning applicants
Higher priority weighted to programs primarily focusing on underserved communities
Higher priority weighted to programs serving Santa Ynez Valley and/or Northern Santa Barbara County
Funding Limits:
The maximum request amount is $7,500 for returning applicants
If you are a first-time applicant, $5,000 will be the maximum amount funded
New applicants:
New applicants must attend a grants training session via Zoom before the application opens. To schedule a session, please contact lyndsay@sbbowl.com before September 1
Application timeline:
Applications due Thursday, September 17, 2026 by midnight - no exceptions
Application reviewed mid-October by the Outreach committee
Final awards will be notified by November 1
If this cycle does not work with the timeline of your program, please consider submitting to our 2027 Spring Cycle. It is recommended the summer programs apply in the Spring Cycle. Grant funding must be used within 12 months of grant submission with reporting due by August 19, 2027.
Other types of grant opportunities:
Instrument Fund – musical instruments and equipment purchase and repairs
Community Ticket Subsidy – support for subsidized student tickets
Flash Grant – emergency funding to provide immediate relief to urgent, qualifying requests
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact Lyndsay Thomas, outreach program manager, at lyndsay@sbbowl.com.
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2026 Fall Cycle
Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach - Fall Cycle
The Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach grants support programs that expand equitable access to performing arts education, experiences, and engagement. Outreach funding and resources help create more inclusive performing arts opportunities for K-12 youth across Santa Barbara County.
Through this grant cycle, we’re investing in future artists, future audiences, and a more united community.
Types of Support:
Types of requests that have received past support:
Workshops, residencies, and teaching artist stipends
Tuition assistance and access support
Artistic materials and supplies
Types of programs that have received past support:
In-school
After-school
Community programs
Types of programs that do not qualify for support:
Programs that have already taken place (programs must be ongoing past application due date - 9/17/26)
Capital improvements
Marketing or development expenses
Priorities:
Must support K-12 youth
Must be located in Santa Barbara County
Must be focused on performing arts education
Must be a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3); or a not-for-profit educational institution; or have a confirmed fiscal sponsorship with a registered 501(c)(3) organization
Higher priority weighted to returning applicants
Higher priority weighted to programs primarily focusing on underserved communities
Higher priority weighted to programs serving Santa Ynez Valley and/or Northern Santa Barbara County
Funding Limits:
The maximum request amount is $7,500 for returning applicants
If you are a first-time applicant, $5,000 will be the maximum amount funded
New applicants:
New applicants must attend a grants training session via Zoom before the application opens. To schedule a session, please contact lyndsay@sbbowl.com before September 1
Application timeline:
Applications due Thursday, September 17, 2026 by midnight - no exceptions
Application reviewed mid-October by the Outreach committee
Final awards will be notified by November 1
If this cycle does not work with the timeline of your program, please consider submitting to our 2027 Spring Cycle. It is recommended the summer programs apply in the Spring Cycle. Grant funding must be used within 12 months of grant submission with reporting due by August 19, 2027.
Other types of grant opportunities:
Instrument Fund – musical instruments and equipment purchase and repairs
Community Ticket Subsidy – support for subsidized student tickets
Flash Grant – emergency funding to provide immediate relief to urgent, qualifying requests
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact Lyndsay Thomas, outreach program manager, at lyndsay@sbbowl.com.
If you are having technical difficulty with the site, click on the "i" icon located top-right of your screen or access the help center here: Find Help