Schools, artists and not-for-profit organizations from across Santa Barbara County are encouraged to submit Letters of Interest in order to qualify for grants to fund programs that provide critical resources for expanding youth access to performing arts, including symposiums, arts advocacy, mentorship, and needs-based financial support for arts education programs. To qualify for an Education Outreach grant, the organization and/or program must focus on performing arts education.

The grants are funded by generous private donations as well as a Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation contribution of $1 from every concert ticket sold.

The Spring 2018 Grant cycle schedule is:

• February 28, 2018: Letters of Interest (LOI) due (Download the Application).
• April 27, 2018: Full application by selected finalist due
• May 30, 2018: Notification of decision
• June 2018: Awards sent

The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation is a respected funder and partner in performing arts education throughout Santa Barbara County. One of the most important components of the Bowl’s mission is to ensure that everyone has access to music — whether by playing or by listening. In addition to hosting concerts, the Bowl invests in future artists and audiences by supporting performing arts education for youth through their Education Outreach. Initiatives include providing critical resources for expanding youth access to performing arts, including symposiums, arts advocacy, mentorship, and needs-based financial support for arts education programs.

Most recently, the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation awarded over $100,000 to 36 grant recipients during its Fall 2017 Grant cycle. Recipients feature a variety of dedicated in-school programs and after school programs throughout the entire County. New programs located in the North County were an essential focus for the Fall 2017 grant cycle with funds going to organization such as Children’s Creative Project, Santa Ynez Charter School debut acting program, Orcutt Academy High School theatre, Righetti High School Marimba, Los Berros VAPA Academy, Lompoc High School Theatre and others.

For more information about receiving grants and support for your program, please visit our Education Outreach Resources or contact Kai Tepper, Program Manager, at (805) 308-9787 or [email protected]