The city of Goleta has announced that online applications will be accepted for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goleta City Grant Program, Monday, Jan. 5 through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
The Goleta City Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies that offer programs, services, and activities benefiting Goleta residents.
Eligible programs include cultural, recreational, educational, environmental and wildlife, health and wellness, and community special events.
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) outlines available funding, eligibility requirements, a full list of eligible programs, application requirements, and the review and selection process.
Note that for FY 2026-27, the city will not be accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public services applications.
Applicants are urged to thoroughly review the Goleta City Grant Guidelines and NOFA before starting an application. Key details and links are provided below:
Program information
• Program Guidelines: Goleta City Grant Program Guidelines
• NOFA: FY 2026-27 Goleta City Grant Notice of Funding Availability
• Applications Open: Monday, Jan. 5
• Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6
• Grant Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
• Grant Awards: $1,000-$10,000
• Funding Available: $250,000
• Application Portal: https://cityofgoleta.submittable.com/submit
Applicants are also encouraged to attend a non-mandatory Technical Assistance Webinar to receive an overview of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and the submittable application platform, and to ask questions related to eligibility, evaluation criteria, required documentation, and reporting obligations.
Technical Assistance Webinar (virtual)
• 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8
• Registration link: Goleta City Grants FY 2026-27 Workshop
For more, visit https://www.cityofgoleta.org/grants. Direct questions to the Grants Division of the Neighborhood Services Department, 805-690-5126, or CityGrants@CityofGoleta.gov.