FAN Resources

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES?

Food Access Resources can be found in this list.

Community Kitchens Hub

Looking for a Community Kitchen? Need help with permits, or starting your own small food business? Visit our Community Kitchens Hub for answers to your questions.

Community Calendar

View our events calendar to see local events, markets, and other food-related happenings!

Food System Classified Ads

SBCFAN members can look for or post opportunities to work, volunteer, procure funding, or buy, sell, and share resources within the Santa Barbara County food system.

Find Your Farmers Market

Use our listing and county map to find your closest local farmers market and see hours of business.

LOOKING FOR FUNDING?

Financing

The Santa Barbara County Food Action Plan calls for creating an impact investing hub to facilitate investment in food systems development. That’s why SBCFAN is partnering with the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) to launch innovative loan programs that connect food producers with trusted and vetted financial resources that break down the barriers associated with traditional loan programs.

The Food System Resilience Loan Program is a unique financing option for local food businesses. Learn more and apply today.

Funding Opportunities

SBCFAN aligns resources – such as federal, state, and local grants or individual gifts – with members’ needs in order to activate Food Action Plan goals.
See open funding opportunities listed in our classified ads.

Grantmaking

Unlike traditional programs, SBCFAN’s grantmaking program is specifically designed to include wraparound information, resources, and tools that food producers need to execute a successful project – whether they are funded or not.

In 2020, SBCFAN piloted a Food System Resilience grantmaking program, distributing $150,000 to support organizations working to advance Food Action Plan goals. Stay tuned for future SBCFAN grantmaking opportunities.

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