The Fund for Santa Barbara is dedicated to addressing the root causes of social, economic, environmental and political challenges in Santa Barbara County.

The Fund provides grants and technical assistance to local grassroots efforts, and supports community-based projects working for social justice, fair and affordable housing, accessible education, economic renewal, and a clean and healthy environment for all. The Orfalea Foundation has supported the Fund for Santa Barbara in their Grantmaking, Youth Making Change, and Technical Expertise programs.