Frequently
Asked Questions
Capital improvement projects for youth, education, health, community, recreation and the arts. Learn more here.
Examples of capital requests we will consider funding:
- Site acquisition
- Construction or renovation of facilities
- Historic restoration or preservation
- Infrastructure upgrades (roads, parking, utilities)
- Landscaping and beautification projects
- Development of recreational areas or parks
- Energy-efficient systems
- Safety or security features
- Major equipment or machinery
- Essential technology hardware or systems (e.g., computers, servers, A/V equipment)
- Vans or transport vehicles
Applications we will not consider funding:
- Staff salaries or benefits
- Endowments
- Operational or day-to-day administrative expenses
- Temporary improvements or decorations
- Training programs or workshops
- Marketing or promotional campaigns
- Software, subscriptions, or setup services (e.g., licenses, renewals, IT support)
- Travel or conference expenses
- Vehicle maintenance or fuel costs
No. But before starting your application, you’ll answer threshold eligibility questions to confirm your organization, and its request, qualifies for a grant.
After reviewing our Before You Apply page, click the ‘Sign In/Apply’ button at the top right of our website. New users will be prompted to create a login, while returning grantees can use this button to access their portal for a new grant cycle.
No.
Our application period begins July 1st and ends at midnight September 15th. Please see our Grant Timeline for other important dates.
After you’ve been notified of your grant award, you’ll be asked to return our online Grant Agreement, provide a Receipt that you’ve received our funds, and give us an Impact Report reflecting the use and success of your award toward your intended outcome.
Yes, please re-apply! The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation is a long-standing supporter of many wonderful nonprofits year after year, who have proven to be our partners for lasting, impactful improvements in our community.
No, except for our funding of college scholarships for students chosen by the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Learn more here.
We fund projects ranging from $10,000-$100,000, with an average annual grant of around $40,000.
We’re long-term residents and know about permit and contractor delays. Please keep us updated by email—we may be able to transfer the funding to the following year when construction begins.
Please email us and describe the changes you need.