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6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Two quotes come to mind: “Without music, life would be a blank to me” (Jane Austen, Emma), “Music can heal the wounds which medicine cannot touch.” We know, based on neuroscience, that music can reach parts of the brain that words cannot. We also know that music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the human brain. Knowing that it activates just about every portion of the brain all at once, the ‘if you don’t use it you’ll lose it’ argument is a reality. Meaning, these networks are strengthened when they are used and weakened when they are not, especially so at a young age. In an article produced by Harvard Medical School, it states, “So just how does music promote well-being, enhance learning, stimulate cognitive function, improve quality of life, and even induce happiness? The answer is, because music can activate almost all regions and networks, it can help to keep a myriad of brain pathways and networks strong, including those networks that are involved in well-being, learning, cognitive function, quality of life, and happiness.

The teamwork and socialization that occurs in a typical Santa Barbara Strings rehearsal is of a completely different nature than that found in the classroom or on the athletic field. The goals are synchronization, harmony, adaptability to others, listening to ‘the whole’, and lastly, attempting to elevate not just the human mind but the human heart. We feel that one is hard pressed to find an endeavor that so deeply prepares young minds for the future prevention of the problems of the world and that we are in a position of also training empathy and compassion for those suffering from these problems.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
Our program and the facilities in which we run it do not have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability from working, attending, or participating.

Funding

8. Would the City's grant funding leverage other resources, such as supporting joint partnerships, matching funds, or cost sharing, or otherwise serve to catalyze other initiatives? If yes, please explain.
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Santa Barbara Strings is an independent organization with its own management and board of directors. The requested funding will not leverage other resources at this time. We are grateful recipients of grants from:
the Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Barbara County Bowl Foundation, the Pillsbury Fund, the Roger A.

Clark Trust, and the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation. In terms of serving as a catalyst for partnerships, being the recipient of grant funding from the City of Goleta is viewed, by other potential sponsors/partners, as hugely honorable and is something of which we are immensely proud.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
As we are not under the non-profit umbrella of the larger arts organizations of Santa Barbara County, our continuance relies on the yearly continuity of the foundational and individual support we receive. If this funding does not match our budgetary allotments, we would need to down-size our efforts and reassess our ability to fund both our educators and the instruments and scholarships we gratefully make available to our students.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
We are proud to serve young musicians from throughout Santa Barbara County, including Santa Ynez/Los Alamos/Santa Maria. While Santa Barbara Strings does not primarily serve those with low incomes, we provide need-based scholarships for students whose families cannot afford the annual tuition. For the 2022–2023 year, the ethnic breakdown of our students was the following: 20% Asian; 12% Latin, Native American, African-American and Middle Eastern; and 68% unassigned white. Approximately thirty percent (30%) of our students are receiving need-based scholarships. For all scholarships awarded, we have both an application and necessity of receiving current tax returns from the families. These are then assessed by a scholarship committee comprised of board members.

In our ‘Early Strings Training Program’, however, we primarily serve those with low incomes’ with 80% of these students receiving significant or full scholarships.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We have never been audited but our financials are reviewed monthly by our entire board of directors and an outside source reviews all on a yearly basis when our taxes as submitted.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our board of directors meets monthly at which time our treasurer presents all financials. Our annual budgetary approval occurs in June of each fiscal year.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
122,776.31 Total Assets ($)
114,426.87 Total Liabilities ($)
22,132.00 Total Net Assets ($)
30,481.50 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
289,816.68 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Dr. Christopher Elstner, vice-president, Board of Directors, Santa Barbara Strings, 805-450-7430 Gamble T. Parks, co-president, Board of Directors, Santa Barbara Strings, 805-451-4578 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
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0.00 TOTAL

20. If your program or activity takes place on school grounds, have you received permission and approval from the appropriate school?
Please list the name and position of the person from whom permission was obtained. If the program or activity is not on school grounds, please put N/A.

N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 25,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 12,000.00 USD$ 15,000.00
Fees USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Other - Special Events USD$ 12,900.00 USD$ 13,000.00
Total USD$ 43,900.00 USD$ 73,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 107,760.00 USD$ 120,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 5,200.00 USD$ 5,500.00 USD$ 0.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 6,200.00 USD$ 6,200.00 USD$ 0.00
Other
Total USD$ 134,160.00 USD$ 162,700.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
Our program services expenses, related to our total expenses, is extremely healthy meaning, the majority of our budget goes straight to programming. Our fund-raising expenses are low and efficiently 1/26/24, 12:20 PM Print/Preview
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The requested program funding will go directly to our ability to be able to continue to serve the young musicians in the Santa Barbara community by ensuring our faculty and staffing are both adequate in number and compensated at a rate at which they can remain in SB County. Our programs have grown substantially and we have not supported that growth at an adequate level. Additionally, our transition from independent contractors to employee status, as dictated by changes in California law dictate a level of financial support via health care and benefits that will require more financial support. We are very grateful for the City of Goleta's consideration of our request and all it does to support the nonprofit community in Goleta.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter of Documentation List of Board Members List of Board of Directors
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financial Statement
Organizational Budget SB Strings Budget
Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the Santa Barbara Symphony is to enrich the lives of Santa Barbara residents and visitors by producing and presenting the highest quality musical experiences performed with artistic excellence, which is accessible to the entire community; and to inspire a passion for symphonic music in the next generation of audience members, musicians, and stakeholders.

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SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
Music Education Programs
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 2:47:56 PM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Juli Askew
[email protected]
Tel: 805-898-9386
Additional Contacts
none entered

SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
1330 State St Ste 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
CEO
Kathryn Martin
[email protected]
Telephone805-898-9386
Fax
Web www.thesymphony.org
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2. Describe the proposed program, activity, or event for which you are asking for funding. Please share how it will operate (days, hours, eligibility, etc.), how it will be monitored, and the people you intend to serve (target population).

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Founded in 1953, the Symphony is widely considered a cultural cornerstone of the community. As Santa Barbara’s only full-scale professional orchestra, it presents a regular season of concerts that span the symphonic musical repertoire. For more than 25 years, we have also provided the only music education program for youth in the region led by a professional symphony and through community partnerships is the only program with an equitable and inclusive pathway to higher education. Programs are grounded in excellence and are guided by the institutional imperative that all children should have access to the unique benefits that music education provides.

The Symphony’s music education programs positively impact 2,200 students in 3rd-12th grade in the greater Santa Barbara area each year. Of those, we anticipate that over 500 Goleta students will benefit from participation in the Music Van Program provided free to schools and students and scholarships to participate in the Symphony's three tuition-based Youth Ensembles.

The Music Van is a mobile music classroom filled with instruments that introduces young students to the joy of playing a musical instrument and hopefully will help inspire a lifelong love of music and learning. This free program strives to provide a hands-on symphonic instrument and music experience for all 3rd-grade and some 4th-grade classrooms in the county. For many of these children, the program provides the first opportunity for them to see, hear, and play a real musical instrument.

This program will serve an anticipated 460, 3rd-4th grade students at 10 schools in Goleta, 9 of which are public Title I schools where over 50% of students are eligible for the federal free and reduced lunch program. The program is delivered 1-2 days per week, for 2 hours per day during the academic year.

Three Youth Ensembles provide dedicated instruction to young musicians in middle and high school. These groups are tuition-based, however, the Symphony provides tuition-free scholarships for low-income students and offers free private lessons and more to qualifying low-income students.

Camerata Ensemble is for musicians who are early in their musical training. This program introduces students to the basics of ensemble playing, following a conductor, and listening across a musical group while playing. Students rehearse during the school year from September through May (once per week for

1.5 hours) in addition to practice and other assignments outside of rehearsal.

Philharmonia Orchestra is an intermediate ensemble where students perform as a full orchestra and are provided with targeted training and experience with other repertoires. Students in the Philharmonia Orchestra have two or more years of study. Mandatory rehearsal during the school year is from September through May (once per week for 2 hours).

Santa Barbara Youth Symphony is our most advanced youth ensemble brings together up to 80 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. This ensemble instills the discipline and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field. Students rehearse weekly, honing their playing in an orchestra of their peers, and perform up to three annual public concerts (virtual or in-person as health and safety mandates allow.

Ensemble students typically receive an average of 50+ program hours and up to 90 program hours in more advanced ensembles annually.

Of the 100 students anticipated in the Youth Ensemble programs, we anticipate 44 Goleta residents of whom 26 are anticipated to be low-income.
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The Symphony is committed to ensuring equitable access to music education programs and the benefits they provide to every student, regardless of socioeconomic status. We respectfully request a $10,000 grant from the City of Goleta so we may continue to facilitate free music education and enrichment for all Goleta students, especially those who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We anticipate serving 2,200 3rd-12th grade students in all Music Education Programs, 500 of whom we anticipate will be Goleta residents

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
Senior programs (food/nutrition, education programs, day activities, etc.) Environmental/wildlife/animal welfare programs
Public services for low-income residents/homeless
Educational programs
Arts (music, dance, theater, art)
Economic development
Recreational activities
Other:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

The Symphony provides superlative music education programs for students in grades 3-12, many of whom are low-income and are already considered underserved. Despite the proven and unique benefits of active participation in the arts, regular music engagement and hands-on music education is not always available to a large portion of students in Santa Barbara schools, particularly low-income and Latino children. Over 50% of schools served are Title I or Title I Targeted schools, where approximately 60% of students are eligible for the Free/Reduced Meal Plan, are English Learners or are Foster Youth—all indicators of need. Additionally, over 50% of students identify as Hispanic/Latinx, a targeted underserved demographic in Santa Barbara.

By providing free music education programs to students in and out of the classroom, with everything they need to engage in music education, as well as need-based scholarships for students who wish to participate in the Symphony's ensembles but cannot afford the cost of tuition, private lessons, or an instrument, the Symphony is reaching more students with more equitable access than ever before and at a time when they need us the most.

The Symphony’s strategic partnership with Westmont College Music Department brings additional resources to our music education programs and new opportunities for our students, completing our pipeline of connected programs, that serve students from elementary school to college and on to a professional orchestra and other careers.
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6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Music and music education bring joy, hope, and inspiration to our students, providing a consistent creative outlet. Programs also help students foster focus and critical thinking skills, collaboration, personal agency, confidence, and community, to empower them to be at their best through music, develop and foster 21st Century skills, and help create the next generation of leaders.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
No
Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Continued assistance from the City of Goleta will not only help provide ongoing support to bring music education to Goleta students, but it also helps leverage additional funding from others who are considering supporting the Symphony's music education programs.

To date, other grant sources we intend to apply to include:

US Bank -$15,000
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation-$10,000
Ann Jackson Family Foundation-$10,000
Volentine Foundation-$10,000
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation-$16,000 (approved) Mithun Family Foundation - $50,000 (approved)
Thomson Foundation - $30,000 (approved)
Mosher Foundation - $30,000
Gainey Foundation - $30,000 (approved)
Charitable Foundaiton - $5,000 (approved)
Roger A. Clarke Classical Trust - $15,000 (approved)
George & Olive Griffiths Foundation - $10,000
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation - $10,000

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Funding assistance is particularly vital in the Symphony's ability to provide free music education opportunities for students, which is primarily funded through private foundations, corporations, and the City of Goleta annual grant program. The Symphony is continuing to strategize and prioritize our actions with the most significant ROI for immediate and long-term benefit while building diverse funding avenues to meet our expense needs. We also receive a $250,000 annual draw from our endowment to help cover operational expenses.

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If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
The Symphony serves approximately 50% of students who are considered low-to-moderate income based on their eligibility for the federal free and reduced lunch program at Title I schools and proof of low income for scholarship students in Youth Ensembles.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below. 2022. No concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Quarterly

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

The Music Van Program is offered for free to students, parents, and schools. Scholarships are provided for low-income Youth Ensemble students which cover the cost of tuition, and provide private lessons, instruments, repairs, and music supplies.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
3805601 Total Assets ($)
734246 Total Liabilities ($)
3071355 Total Net Assets ($)
3805601 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
11,416,803.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Natasha Miller-Zahn, VP of Finance, SB Symphony (805) 898-0316 Kathryn R. Martin, President and CEO, SB Symphony (805) 898-9386 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

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19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

The Symphony has a formal MOU with Goleta School District to provide the Music Van Program on school campuses in Goleta. Contacts are: Rosie Rodriguez, [email protected] and Kimberly Bruzzese, [email protected]
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 370,000.00 USD$ 380,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 50,000.00 USD$ 50,000.00
Fees USD$ 89,890.00 USD$ 89,890.00
Other USD$ 500.00
Total USD$ 520,390.00 USD$ 529,890.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
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Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other USD$ 9,500.00
Indirect Music Education
Program Expenses
USD$ 251,522.00 USD$ 251,522.00
Direct Music Education
Program Expenses
USD$ 268,830.00 USD$ 268,830.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Total USD$ 520,352.00 USD$ 529,852.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
The requested funds will be utilized for direct program expenses towards delivering a year-round afterschool program to Goleta students in 2024.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter
List of Board Members FY2024 Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
FY2023 Financials - SBS
Organizational Budget FY2024 Organization Budget
Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates two community access television channels, Channel 17 and Channel 71. TVSB’s mission is to empower people to make media that matters.

TVSB does this by providing resident producers with the knowledge, resources, and tools to create their own original programming. TV Santa Barbara has served as the local media access center since 1975. TVSB provides members access to video production equipment and electronic media resources to facilitate public dialogue, free speech, and participatory democracy; to foster local creativity, education and culture; and to reflect our diverse and amazing community.

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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/24/2024 3:08:54 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Erik Davis
[email protected]
Tel: (805) 233-7753
Additional Contacts
[email protected]
South Coast Community
Media Access Center (DBA:

TV Santa Barbara)
329 S Salinas St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States
Executive Director
Erik Davis
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 571-1721
Fax
Web www.tvsb.tv
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

As Santa Barbara’s only public access community broadcast facility, TV Santa Barbara has been eager to add closed captioning services to our programming, anticipating the beneficial impact it would have on viewers’ lives to include all residents in the City of Goleta. Interestingly, a favorite local celebrity who changed the culinary lives of home cooks, Julia Childs, debuted closed captioning for the first time to the public on her show, “The French Chef.” Just as Mrs. Childs made complex recipes and meals understandable, TVSB believes that closed captioning makes meaningful programming more accessible to a broader scope of viewers.

In 2023, a generous donor sponsored a membership to closed captioning services for TVSB for all new programming produced by community members. Subsequent viewer response to the enhanced experience that closed captioning provided was enthusiastic and positive. In order to continue to provide closed captioning, TV Santa Barbara seeks funding to renew the annual subscription of closed captioning services which will end June 1, 2024.

From hyperlocal news to interviews of nonprofit services to health, entertainment, and education, TV Santa Barbara community producer organizations and their viewers will benefit in a variety of ways from continued closed captioning across Channels 17 and 71 and on streaming platforms. The closed captioning service provides subtitles in English or Spanish on the screen as selected while the broadcast proceeds.

Viewers can adjust the playback speed, size, font, and color of the captions, thus aiding viewers who have hearing or sight limitations, learning differences, or impediments to language processing to have clearer, equitable access to the important information provided by the broadcast producers.

Viewers can also watch previously aired shows on our website where the completed closed captioning transcript of the dialog appears in a sidebar that can be synchronized with the broadcast playback. Viewers can also perform a search of the transcript or rewind the recorded broadcast in 10 second increments. The timestamps in the transcript also act as hyperlinks to the broadcast so that a viewer can click on any segment of the transcript dialog and the broadcast will jump to that portion of the program. These post-live options provide for educational and research opportunities as the broadcast information is now available in both audio and text to explore at the viewer’s own pace.

Our pilot captioning implementation focused on only new content coming in, including episodes of The Good Life, Animal Zone, The Creative Community, Prophetic Flow, 805 Focus, Newsmakers and more.

Moving forward, our intention is to provide captioning for all content across all programs submitted by our community producer memberships. As our community member producers submit new programming to TVSB, the closed captioning service is added to their show without any additional work from their members.

Because the benefits of captioning services enhance the viewing experience for a variety of abilities and populations, every TVSB viewer and member producer is part of our focus audience for this enhancement.

Closed captioning services are delivered to TVSB via a subscription agreement through which a “bucket” of hours is purchased. These hours are applied to all new programming on both channels 17 and 71, thus expanding potential viewership to those who have limited or no hearing, those who have language barriers to accessing program content, or who have other impediments to equitable access to audio or monolingual media. Currently we estimate that an $8,000 subscription would allow TVSB to purchase sufficient hours to meet our annual goal of providing multi-language closed captioning to all new shows our member producers submit. These shows run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing free access to all who tune in. There are no restrictions or prerequisites for access--neither for the member producers to utilize the closed captioning, nor for the viewers to access their broadcasts--thus maximizing the benefits and reach of this valuable service.
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Closed captioning is an important feature for TV viewers of various abilities, providing accessibility, clarity, multilingual support, noise-free viewing, and enhanced learning opportunities, making community television an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
100% of Goleta viewers would have access. TVSB broadcasts via channels 17 & 71 on Cox Cable, currently serving 55,000 subscribers. Programming is accessed on www.tvsb.tv and available via our mobile app.

Closed captioning is available on all programming.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Closed captioning services on TV Santa Barbara were first intended to support multilingual and hearingimpaired viewers who are sometimes not able to receive full messaging of our programming. This is especially crucial as many of our broadcasts highlight local organizations that offer services and report crisis response information that can direct viewers to immediate assistance, whether the need is ongoing or critical.

For example, The 805 Focus show highlights non-profit services by interviewing staff who explain the benefits of the highlighted service--such as Unity Shoppe, Cancer Foundation, and YouthWell to name just a few--in a way that is engaging and narrative driven. Seeking assistance from a public service agency can be an intimidating process, especially for residents who might already feel vulnerable. Closed captioning provides an additional bridge to comfortability and awareness of the assistance that is highlighted on TVSB.

Multilingual speakers, especially our Spanish speaking English Language Learners, can review the captioning text to increase understanding of the broadcast as well as boost their English language learning. Of the 32,690 Goleta residents polled in the 2020 census, 36.4% were reported as identifying from Hispanic origin.

Moreover, 33.4% of Goleta residents reported being speakers of other languages besides English in their homes. (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/goletacitycalifornia/POP010220, page accessed 1-21- 2024).
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These statistics represent our most vulnerable populations, those who rely on free, locally focused programming to engage with organizations that can assist, entertain, and inform them to enrich their life and sense of community. Closed captioning services increases viewers’ access to a variety of local information in an accessible format.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

As the only community public access television station in Santa Barbara County, TVSB provides local residents and organizations of varied backgrounds the chance to become producers of their own content to broadcast on public television, thus serving a vital role in promoting local voices and providing a platform for diverse perspectives. No matter the level of ability, community producers and their program guests are offered the TVSB platform to share their thoughts and ideas on local and national issues. This network can help to build a sense of community and encourage people to get involved in local politics and activism. In addition, community television provides opportunities for individuals and groups who may not have access to mainstream media to share their stories and experiences. This can be especially important for marginalized communities who may face barriers to representation in traditional media outlets.

The local and national increase in harmful, divisive civic polarization caused by critical political, social, and humanitarian events can be attributed to many factors, one being a lack of understanding of “the other,” people who believe and speak differently than oneself. The ability to truly see and listen has the potential to bring communities together, diminishing the alienation, socio-economic isolation, and even subtle acts of neighborhood mistrust and judgment that can lead to violence or harassment. Closed captioning provides a broader communication platform for viewers to explore ideas and broadcasts not directly within their “cultural comfort zone.”
Closed captioning can also provide a bridge across the divide that forms when community groups flee to their own side of an issue or isolate themselves in silos of misunderstanding. Providing closed captioning services to our local media producers allows their organizations and program offerings the ability to make more concrete and accessible content that may be misinterpreted if a viewer is relying on audio-only broadcasts. Language barriers, accents, clarity of speech, and a variety of impeding factors can be mitigated by adding scrolling text and episode transcripts to broadcasts, allowing viewers to consume content with an expanded communication platform.

Moreover, hyperlocal initiatives could expect increased engagement by making the broadcasts more accessible to residents of varied abilities and languages. As we have seen, the vital role of public information sessions at times of natural disasters and other crises is greatly expanded with the addition of closed captioning services. The addition of contextual and non-visible cues--like vocal emphasis and tone--could aid in understanding and accuracy to a broadcast relying on technical or procedural language. As a public access media service, we see that embedding these captioning tools will expand the ability of a variety of listeners to immediately understand the urgency of time-sensitive broadcast. This is an act of inclusivity and community-building we are devoted to continue.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
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As a public access community media service, our goal is to offer the tools and training to allow all community members and organizations to produce programs that expand their reach. There are no requirements or barriers for a community producer/member to either produce media for their organization or to access our facilities and support. Our community members have access to TV Santa Barbara’s production studios (video, audio and editing); individual Instruction and training; three-day equipment checkouts; access to professional production services and the ability to submit content to Community Access Channels 17 and 71.

As an equal opportunity employer, TV Santa Barbara upholds our commitment to offer all potential employees, community producers, volunteers, and adjunct personnel access to our facilities, services, and support without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Our station is built on partnerships between community member producers, their organizations, our staff and volunteers, and our community sponsors and grantors. In gratitude and with intention, TVSB always endeavors to provide the highest level training, equipment, studio support, and camaraderie to all persons who utilize our facilities and our viewers far and wide.

In fall 2023, we were honored to receive a Core Support Grant from the Hutton Parker Foundation in the amount of $20,000. These funds are currently supporting payroll; facilities, equipment, and other daily operational expenses. This generous local sponsorship allows us to meet the basic financial obligations to run the station itself.

Last year, TVSB was able to initiate a subscription for closed captioning services for current programs thanks to a generous private anonymous donation. The intention was that this subscription would become an essential service we would seek annual continued funding for.

Currently we are seeking to fund the next subscription allotment of hours from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 while we review options for ongoing funding. For closed captioning services on TVSB to be a sustainable feature of our standard broadcast format, we must also focus on securing a continuous annual sponsor so we can budget $8,000 to $10,000 for the needed hours..

Community producers/members are not charged for service. We would utilize funds to maintain closed captioning by purchasing a “bucket” of hours. Currently, we require $8,000 to continue this annual service, otherwise we will have to discontinue our subscription.This will cover our two channels for our June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 programming.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
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This first year of including closed captioning services helped us understand the impact this inclusive viewing experience can make. TV Santa Barbara is hoping to provide closed captioning on an ongoing basis as it is perfectly aligned with our mission and the needs of our community. We are seeking avenues to annual sponsorships for us and how we can work this vital service into our regular budget for the 2025-2026 term.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Closed captioning is a valuable feature of TV viewing that provides accessibility and enhances the viewing experience for residents of all income levels, including those with low incomes. The benefits of closed captioning go beyond accessibility. Closed captioning can also provide multilingual support, making it easier for viewers to understand the content in their native language.

English Closed Captioning
Accessibility: Closed captioning provides an important accessibility feature for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. It allows them to understand the dialogue and sounds of the program, making it a more inclusive viewing experience.

Clarity: Closed captioning can improve the clarity of the dialogue for all viewers, even those who are not deaf or hard of hearing. It can help viewers understand accents, mumbled speech, or technical jargon that might be difficult to understand otherwise.

Multilingual support: Closed captioning can also provide support for viewers who are not fluent in English.

English subtitles can help non-native speakers better understand the content, making TV more accessible and inclusive for all.

Enhanced Learning: Closed captioning can be used as an educational tool, helping viewers learn new vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. It can also be used to assist children who are learning to read, making TV an educational experience.

Spanish Closed Captioning
Accessibility: Spanish closed captioning provides accessibility for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing and speak Spanish as their primary language. It makes TV more inclusive and allows Spanish speakers to enjoy their favorite programs.

Multilingual Support: Spanish closed captioning can also provide multilingual support for English speakers who are learning Spanish or want to improve their comprehension skills.

Cultural Awareness: Spanish closed captioning can also increase cultural awareness and understanding of the Spanish language and culture. It provides exposure to different accents, dialects, and slang, helping viewers better understand the nuances of the language.

Language Learning: Spanish closed captioning can also be used for language learning, providing a way to improve comprehension and pronunciation.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

TV Santa Barbara completed our last audit in December 2023 and there were no findings or concerns. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, TVSB financials are handled by an accounting firm and audited annually by a different certified public accountant in accordance with best practices.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board of Directors for TV Santa Barbara review and approve monthly financial statements at every board meeting. The Board for TVSB meets at least six (6) times each year. 1/25/24, 8:38 AM Print/Preview
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13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

TV Santa Barbara offers our services and facilities to the community in several ways.

Annual Membership
For community members who see to develop, produce, and air their own content, a $300 annual membership allows access to our production studios, training, and support as follows:

Access to TV Santa Barbara’s production studios (video, audio and editing) Individual Instruction and Training
Three-day equipment checkouts
Access to professional production services
The ability to submit content to Community Access Channels, 17 and 71.

Professional studio rentals
TV Santa Barbara offers the most affordable and professional studio rentals in our community. TVSB boasts two studios, Studio A - a 600-square foot, black out capable and silent studio with Zoom Room capabilities; and Studio B - a 300 square-foot green screen studio with robotic cameras and the option to film Zoom interviews on set. Audio studio rentals are available for podcasts and voiceover recording.

Studio rates:

Studio A (Non-Green Screen Studio)
$400 half day / 4 hours
$800 full day / 8 hours
Studio B (Green Screen Studio)
$300 half day / 4 hours
$600 full day / 8 hours
Studio Overtime
$100 per hour
Podcast Room
$85 an hour

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
547,450 Total Assets ($)
327,554 Total Liabilities ($)
219,897 Total Net Assets ($)
875,004 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
1,969,905.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

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16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Silvia Uribe
(805) 717-5013
[email protected]
www.TransilPro.com
Tony Ruggieri
Former Santa Barbara City TV Production Supervisor
(805) 637-6695
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 10,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
The Purchase lf Closed
Captioning Hours
USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Total USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
Grant funding would allow TV Santa Barbara to provide multilingual Closed Captioning support for all residents on community television channels 17 and 71, via TVSB's iPhone app and streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire. All grant money received would be used to purchase programming hours for Closed Captioning services for all community content, most recently to include the The Goleta Old Town Holiday Parade. 100% of received grant funds will be spend on multilingual Closed Captioning and the City of Goleta can be recognized as the supporter of this program in the captioned text.

Bringing forward closed captioning on the channels to better support our community has been a goal of TV Santa Barbara for some years now and we greatly appreciate the consideration of funding from the City of Goleta.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Designation Letter
List of Board Members TV Santa Barbara Board of Directors Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Fiscal Year Financials
Organizational Budget Organizational Budget
Organizational Chart Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The purpose of the Goleta Valley Art Association is TO BRING ART TO THE COMMUNITY.

Mission Statement:

To provide opportunities for people who share an interest in fine art and to stimulate communication between artists and their peers.

To develop, promote, and encourage fine art in the community.

To conduct visual arts exhibitions, workshops, field trips, and social events.

To encourage and assist our member artists in developing their individual talents.

To support the marketing of members’ artworks.

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2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
The Goleta Valley Art Association
GVAA - GUSD After School Art Program
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USD$ 3,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024
4:54:42 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Theresa Sanitate
[email protected]
Tel: 8054516919
Additional Contacts
none entered
The Goleta Valley Art
Association
PO Box 435
Goleta, CA 93116
United States
President
Elizabeth Una Flanagan
[email protected]
Telephone805-451-6919
Fax
Web www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociatio.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

The GVAA After School Art Program at GUSD Elementary Schools GVAA artists will provide after-school art classes at the Brandon, Isla Vista, La Patera, and El Camino Schools.

Each school has been assigned 2 volunteers. They have planned for Four two-hour lessons for this school year. Based on our pre-covid program we anticipate 20 - 25 low-income students in each class. GVAA provides all the supplies. We have many members who want to volunteer and we intend to expand this program depending on the funds available through this grant.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
80 low-income students will benefit from the experience of local artists. providing 280 contact hours

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

As children get older they leave behind the creative experience of making art. This is an opportunity to tap into their creative selves while learning from local artists. It is a different experience from daily classroom time. We will focus on creativity, making choices, and self-expression through art while fostering appreciation of their diverse talents. This type of activity is not available free of charge other than from talented volunteers.
33% of students at Brandon receive free/reduced-cost lunches - similar to the other schools. We chose these schools to enrich students' art experience and share our area of expertise with them.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

YES.

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7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
N/A
Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

A grant would allow GVAA to expand its afterschool art program. We hope to increase sessions in the four schools we serve to a full school year in 2024-2025.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
GVAA provides all the supplies used by the program. We are starting with a minimal amount of supplies. Our volunteers are extremely frugal but we know will need more supplies as the program continues. Pre-covid we funded this program through our yearly Stow House Art Show and Sale. The guidelines for the park have changed and we no longer have that option. If we do not receive the grant or receive a partial amount, we will ask for donations from members in addition to the fees they pay. Community shows have not brought in as much money as the pre-covid shows did. We will have to keep using our reserve fund until we receive grants or the local art market picks up.

To continue our community involvement GVAA raised membership dues to $35 yearly. Art show fees were raised from $5 per submission to $10.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
33% of students at Brandon receive free/reduced-cost lunches. (Similar statistics for other schools) We chose these schools to serve the students by providing art experiences.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Since our income has never exceeded the threshold for filing taxes - we have never been audited.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Yes. The board meets monthly and reviews and approves the financial statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application. no
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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
30,265.56 Total Assets ($)
0 Total Liabilities ($)
30,265.56 Total Net Assets ($)
30,265.56 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
90,796.68 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Kathy Serrano Canales GUSD Assistant Director of Expanded Learning Programs 805-692-5578 or 805-681- 1200 x2271 [email protected]
Nicole Lvoff, Goleta Valley Library Director, [email protected] 805-964-7878 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
n/a Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
Total Assets are $30,256.56. NOT
$90,796.68. Terre reached out BEFORE
the submission deadline and I tried to
push it back to her to correct and it did
not work. Melissa Cure 1/26/24 @ 9:53 am.
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n/a Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
n/a Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 3,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 1,090.00 USD$ 0.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 175.00
Fees USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 1,265.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies USD$ 1,500.00 USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other
Total USD$ 1,500.00 USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00
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All money will be used for art supplies. To date, we have ordered approximately $1000 in supplies for classes through June. (See attached) We anticipate having to purchase more supplies this year. Next year we will be in the schools from September to June so we are asking for enough funds for the full school year.

See the attachment listing most of the items purchased for the rest of this school year. We anticipate additional expenses.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS letter
CA non-profit
List of Board Members Board
Board
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
balance sheet
Profit and Loss
Organizational Budget 2024 budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information supplies
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The SMART Local #104 District 3 and Tri-Counties Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc. (SMACNA), represented by the Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship are dedicated to providing the best training and education for the Apprentices and Journeymen of Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 104, and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Tri-Counties Chapter.

Both Labor and Management Committee Members are committed to recognizing market changes and new technologies as they adjust their strategy for future goals in training, while preparing the next generation of Sheet Metal Worker Craftsman.

Program Information
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Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Outreach
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/15/2024 10:04:42 AM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Brian Hill
[email protected]
Tel: 805-642-2211
Additional Contacts
none entered
Tri-Counties Sheet Metal
Apprenticeship
PO Box 3661
Ventura, CA 93006
United States
Administrator
Brian Hill
[email protected]
Telephone805-642-2211
Fax
Web www.tcjatc.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

The Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship is a joint venture between Building Trades Labor Union SMART Local 104 and Tri-Counties SMACNA contractors to train apprentices to become skilled sheet metal workers in the fields of HVAC, welding, and architectural sheet metal. The skills acquired, along with union representation, guarantee living wages and full family benefits (medical and retirement). There is no cost for attending our classroom and shop courses, and the apprentice is paid for their full-time on-the-job training. They graduate from our five-year program debt-free and have five years of retirement benefits already secured. We truly are “the path to the middle class”.

The Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Apprenticeship serves Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties with two separate training centers. Our recruiting efforts are currently fulfilled by inviting potential applicants to visit our training centers to expose them to our trade and encourage application.

Unfortunately, our trade is an unintended secret compared to other building trades. Moreover, travel barriers to visiting our on-site recruiting efforts are a hurdle to many potential applicants, particularly lowincome prospects.

Our goal with this funding is to mobilize our recruiting efforts and create a presence in the City of Goleta. We are seeking City grant funding to purchase and modify a box trailer to house sheet metal and HVAC equipment in order to showcase and offer a hands-on sheet metal experience at Goleta-based career fairs.

Programs offered at high schools and junior high schools will be venues available to us. Working with the local Workforce Development Board on similar endeavors will enable us to target low-income and underrepresented applicants.

The trailer and equipment grant will be leveraged with in-kind staff labor participating in the outreach programs. We intend to participate in a minimum of four events per year and expose at least twelvehundred (1200) Goleta residents to our apprenticeship. Additionally, the funds will have a carryover effect for future year recruitment and will be available for us to continue our Goleta presence into subsequent years.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Our goal is to expose our program to at least 1200 Goleta residents.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, 1/17/24, 2:11 PM Print/Preview
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Yes, there is currently no active recruiting to the sheet metal trade and sheet metal apprenticeship.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, our apprenticeship provides a living wage with family benefits. Graduates have no student debt from our program. It is the path to the middle class.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
Yes, our apprenticeship trains for the building trades. Jobsite conditions require certain physical and cognitive abilities.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes, the City's grant will facilitate the purchase of equipment. Our existing funding will provide the staff necessary to participate in the events. We will also be working with the local school district and Workforce Development Board who will provide venues at no charge to our program.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Partial funding may enable us to complete the program, but we would not likely pursue the endeavor without some City resources.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We are audited yearly. 2023 was our last audit.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? We meet quarterly to review summaries and yearly to review the full package with the audit.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No. There is no charge for the training.
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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
589796 Total Assets ($)
169750 Total Liabilities ($)
420046 Total Net Assets ($)
589796 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
1,769,388.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

SMART Local Union #104. Rich Niday 805-658-0053
Tri-Counties SMACNA. Stan Capelli 805-642-4796
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds
Federal
State
County
Municipal USD$ 10,000.00
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Donations/Fundraising
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 20,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Insurance
Other
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 20,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
City of Goleta funding would be directed towards the purchase and modification of a box trailer to participate in apprenticeship outreach. In-kind funding from our trust will be used to pay wages to our staff preparing for and working at the events.
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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter 501 c 3
List of Board Members Board of Trustees
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financial Statement
Organizational Budget Organizational Budget
Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Program Information

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United Boys & Girls Clubs, Goleta Club
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 1:19:40 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Taylor Swan
[email protected]
Tel: 805-681-1315
Additional Contacts
none entered
United Boys & Girls Clubs of
Santa Barbara County
P.O. Box 1485
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
CEO
Michael Baker
[email protected]
Telephone805-681-1315
Fax NA
Web www.unitedbg.org
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ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is dedicated to ensuring that our community’s children and teens have greater access to quality enrichment programs and services that enhance their lives and shape positive and successful futures. Our Clubs offer a safe space for all youth to develop life skills, positive relationships, and a more productive future. Our programs focus on five core areas: The Arts, Sports & Fitness, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills, and Education & Career Development. We offer the same access and quality programming for all youth regardless of economic or accessibility barriers the family may be facing. UBGC is an independent organization under the national organization, Boys & Girls Club of America. Our five primary Club locations are Santa Barbara Westside, Santa Barbara Downtown, Goleta, Lompoc, and Carpinteria; as well as school site programs in Buellton and Solvang, and the 93 acre Camp Whittier.

PROPOSED PROGRAM: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, GOLETA UNIT
The Boys & Girls Club in Goleta is located at 5701 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117. Our current open hours are weekdays from school dismissal to 7pm, 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 7:30am-7pm during school breaks and summer. Each day is filled with structured and semi-structured activities where youth build relationships with their peers and caring, professional staff. Some examples of the activities include homework assistance, organized athletics, computer lab, art and music lessons, Science Technology Engineering Art Math (STEAM) programming, and collaborative guest programs by other agencies.

Clubs offer free tutoring for K-12 students every weekday through Power Hour, our nationally acclaimed homework support program, which is crafted to improve school performance and proficiency while developing character, values, and responsibility. Power Hour tracks students’ progress in attendance and achievement in literacy and math. Power Hour empowers kids to stay engaged in school and on track to higher education/career opportunities. The Boys & Girls Club, Goleta Site is providing our members with educational support and life skills necessary to close the “opportunity gap” for youth facing socio economic challenges.

TARGET POPULATION
Our members are youth in kindergarten through 12th grade from areas surrounding our primary Club locations. The Goleta Club serves any child who wants to join, there are no prerequisites or requirements.

Total enrollment for the Goleta Club was 409 in 2023. This was lower than our original projection of 725 members. The number of youth served in Goleta in 2023 was lower than expected because the Goleta Union School District grew their Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and many students decided to stay at the ELOP programs at their schools during the out of school hours. We work in close partnership with the school district and are pleased that youth have multiple opportunities to access educational support in our community.

Our Goleta members are 37% female and 63% male and come from a variety of backgrounds and income levels. Of our Goleta members, 87.5 percent are from low-income backgrounds and 74% are of Hispanic/Latinx origin. All of our Club locations have a staffing-to-child ratio of at least 1:15 for both after school and Saturday programs.

HOW GOLETA FUNDS WILL BE SPENT
Specifically, we will use the CDBG funds to pay our professionally trained staff, who make the programs possible. Goleta currently has 16 staff (14 part-time and 2 full-time) led by our Club Director, Sean Savatt.

Your grant will help cover the cost of the Club Director and Assistant Club Director, without whom our programs simply could not continue.

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We saw an increased demand for academic support and mentorship for teens during the pandemic. Many teens ere from guidance counselors, teachers, and mentors as a result of school closures and cancellation of sports and events. For this reason, we launched College & Career Bound, a program designed to guide high school students through the process of graduating on time and creating a plan for the future.

IMPACT OF YOUR PAST SUPPORT
We appreciate the support we received from the CDBG grant from Goleta in 2019-20 for $5,568, in 2020-21 for $5,000, 2022-23 for $7,100, and 2023-24 for $8,050, which allowed us to provide scholarships for youth to join our Club.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
450

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

National trends since March 2020 show the negative impacts of the pandemic on youth: screen time has increased by an average of 50%, physical movement has decreased by 41%, anxiety and depression rates have increased by almost 50%, youth suicide rates have increased by 250% in some parts of the US.

According to the CDC, “Beyond getting sick, many adolescents’ social, emotional and mental well-being has been impacted by the pandemic. Trauma faced at this developmental stage may have long-term consequences across their lifespan.”
After a long period of pandemic related isolation, youth are still struggling to cope emotionally and maintain their academic achievements and mental and physical health. We are seeing a widening of the pre-existing opportunity gap for youth from communities of color and/or youth facing socio-economic challenges. There is an increased need for educational and wellness support.

Even before the pandemic, California was already facing an epidemic of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It’s an unfortunate fact of our world that so many children are exposed to violence, trauma, abuse, and neglect. Children who face these experiences are at increased risks for a variety of serious problems including alcoholism, drug abuse, depression, and poor health. And these risks come with costs, to the individuals and to society. That’s why it’s a much better investment to provide early interventions and 1/25/24, 1:22 PM Print/Preview
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Students are in need of educational support and mentoring. But, there is a very high cost of individual tutoring. Working families are often unable to help their kids with homework; students may lack resources for assistance with higher level math, English and science school work. Our mentors and staff for Power Hour include college students who have the ability and access for instructional assistance. For the many students who are falling below grade level in their online learning courses, Power Hour is an especially important resource.

The Goleta Boys & Girls Club gives parents in Goleta the option of an affordable education support option for their children; we offer an out of school program that focuses on members’ academic achievement, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. Our agency is committed to providing a positive place filled with mentors, programs, friends, fun, food, and safety. UBGC is committed to maintaining high quality and inviting facilities in order to seek out the youth in our community most in need of our services.

We are not aware of any other agency in Goleta that is providing services as regularly and as affordable as our Clubs. With the average cost of child care at $6,000 per year, our Clubs are an important and high quality alternative. UBGC maintains effective collaborative relationships with other local agencies to improve our services and reach underserved youth.

Our work would not be possible without our outstanding Club staff. Your grant will help us cover our staff costs so we can continue to provide Club membership (for all school year programming) at just $40 annually (while the cost to our organization is approximately $2,000 per member), and offer scholarships to families who cannot afford the $40 annual membership fee.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our Club aids in the prevention of future problems because we are building future leaders by helping kids do well in school, practice healthy habits, graduate on time with a plan for the future, and receive mentorship to ensure they are on a track for success. This prevents future problems including unemployment/poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, lack of education, and so much more. Through the positive environment and mentorship we provide, we are building future role models for other youth in their neighborhoods. This prevents a lack of positive role models for future generations.

Boys and girls who join our Clubs are more likely to succeed in life. Boys & Girls Clubs of America studies have shown that if members attend at least 105 times per year, they are twice as likely to graduate from high school and live a healthy lifestyle, helping to break generational cycles of poverty.

UBGC programs and services promote the healthy development of boys and girls by instilling in them a sense of competence, belonging, and the capacity to influence others in meaningful ways.

UBGC is uniquely qualified to meet the needs of our community’s youth because of our history of success, holistic approach, ability to offer programs at little to no cost to eligible families, and proven methods.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
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This is our official policy on inclusivity in employment:

UBGC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable State disability laws. In accordance with these laws, UBGC strictly forbids all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, and for pregnant employees who so request for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and requires reasonable accommodation if necessary for such individuals to perform the essential functions of their jobs safely and efficiently without undue hardship to UBGC and without serious risk to the health and safety of others.

Applicants and employees who require accommodation of any disability should inform UBGC of their needs.

UBGC may have no way of knowing whether an individual requires an accommodation unless he or she brings it to the attention of UBGC. UBGC will engage in an interactive conversation to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that can be provided that will not cause UBGC undue hardship and will treat all such information as confidential to protect privacy rights under laws such as HIPAA, but some disclosure will be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this policy.

Employees who are made aware that an applicant or employee has a disability should presume that the information is confidential, and discuss it only with upper management and Human Resources, unless the employee has disclosed or consented to further disclosure.

Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against an individual because he or she is considered disabled or has been given accommodation for a disability is absolutely forbidden and grounds for immediate separation. Employees who believe they have been harassed in violation of this policy may file a complaint under UBGC policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Funding from the City of Goleta will help leverage other resources, including partnerships (outlined below) and other sources of funding. The other supporters of the Goleta Club specifically include Southern California Edison, Deckers Brand, and Costco. Funding from CDBG and the City of Goleta lend credibility to our program and encourages other donors to contribute.

PARTNERSHIPS & COST SHARING
UBGC has cooperative relationships with all the school districts in which we operate as well as with other community organizations. We work with the counselors from school districts to help meet the support needs of our youth members. Counselors refer students who are falling behind grade level to our Club to receive educational support through Power Hour.

We also continue to partner with the cities of Goleta, Carpinteria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara to use facilities (Club locations) on city-owned property, conduct outreach, and make sure youth can get to and from our facilities six days per week. This allows us to keep our costs low so we can focus on serving more youth.

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If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
The total cost to operate the Goleta Club in 2024 is anticipated to be $604,167. Our primary Club costs include staffing, equipment, transportation, and facility costs. By helping us cover these costs, you will allow us to offer membership to all youth for only $40/year, when our annual cost per youth is approximately $2,000. We offer scholarships to youth who cannot afford the membership fee.

Without CDBG funds for 2024-25, UBGC will not be able to meet the growing demand for participation in our Goleta Club. Fewer students would have access to scholarships if CDBG funds are not granted.

As can be seen in our project budget, the income from the Goleta Club does not fully cover the expenses. It is the role of UBGC to cover the full cost of operations through our central administrative and fundraising efforts.

Members benefit from our affordable fees, drop-in and non-traditional hours, diverse activities, transportation, and proximity to schools and neighborhoods. No child is ever turned away due to their economic or immigration status.

The following note of gratitude from a participant’s parent further highlights our impact:
“The club has literally saved us. Both of us work and our child would have nowhere to go without the club.

Our family would struggle more than we already are. Other childcare facilities were either already full or not affordable for our family. My child is now in a safe environment with staff members that I trust.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes, at our Goleta Clubs, 87.5% of members are from low income families. We collect income information from each member when they complete the membership intake form. We collect scholarship applications with income information that is verified for any member requesting a scholarship of the $40 annual fee.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our last financial audit is from December 31, 2022. There were no findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our Board of Directors meets monthly to review and approve financial statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Yes, there is a $40 annual fee for membership. Membership allows youth to participate in all of our after school and Saturday programming. There are increased fees for summer programming of $125 per week (as we offer expanded hours through all day programming). A fee schedule is attached. Scholarships are provided to families who cannot afford the fees.
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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
17038706 Total Assets ($)
244688 Total Liabilities ($)
16794018 Total Net Assets ($)
17038706 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
51,116,118.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Eleanor Gartner, Cox Communications, 805-978-6840, [email protected]; Michelle Apodaca, Deckers, 805.967.7611 x 1159, [email protected]
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

0.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 8,050.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 39,900.00 USD$ 0.00
Fees USD$ 104,950.00 USD$ 91,700.00
Other USD$ 430,459.00 USD$ 502,467.00
Total USD$ 583,359.00 USD$ 604,167.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 382,009.00 USD$ 385,507.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 19,800.00 USD$ 24,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 85,560.00 USD$ 93,400.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 47,725.00 USD$ 51,140.00 USD$ 0.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 23,500.00 USD$ 24,180.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 21,600.00 USD$ 18,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 2,215.00 USD$ 7,940.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 582,409.00 USD$ 604,167.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta grant funding will be used to pay our extraordinary Club staff who make our programs possible. As shown in our budget, this is our primary program cost. The Clubs simply could not exist without our professional Club staff. They are making it possible for our organization to serve the youth who come to our Clubs every day.
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The "fees" income includes rentals of our facilities.

The "other" costs in expenses including administrative, special events, and banking costs.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Tax Exempt Letter
List of Board Members UBGC Board List
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
UBGC 2023 P&L
Organizational Budget UBGC 2024 Budget
Organizational Chart Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Fee Schedule
Annual Report
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Attachment 3
FY 2024-25 City Grants Summary Spreadsheet
FY 24/25 Amount Requested
Number of
Applicants
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Total Average Recommended Award Committee Educational Programs $ 12 79,644.56
Isla Vista PTA
Elementary Jog-AThon ($3,000)
PTA California
Congress of Parents
Teachers & Students
Outdoor Classroom
Project ($6,969.56)
Tri-Counties Sheet
Metal
Apprenticeship
($10,000)
La Patera PTA
Elementary Jog-athon ($2,000)
Job Readiness Training
& Internship Program for
High School Youth
($5,000)
Gateway Education
Support for Latinx
Students ($10,000)
Mission Scholars College
Access Program ($10,000)
Hollister Elementary
Mural & Art Education
Program ($5,000)
Rotary of Goleta
Noontime School
Supplies for Goleta
Schools ($5,000)
Eric Brody
Community Sign
Language ($5,025)
San Marcos Parent
Child Workshop
Shade Project
($10,000)
Grace Fisher
Foundation Disability
Awareness Field Trip
($7,650)
$ 37,977.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 3,000.00 $ 6,969.56 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,025.00 $ 10,000 $ 7,650 $ 6,637.05 79,644.56 $ The Arts (Music, Dance, Theater, Art) $ 14 107,000
Dos Pueblos High
School Instrumental
Music Program
($3,000)
SB Channelkeeper
Student Art Show
($1,500)
SB Symphony
Orchestra
Association Music
Education Program
($10,000)
Marjorie Luke
Theatre Rent Subsidy
Fund ($10,000)
Goleta Valley Art
Association After
School Program
($3,000)
SB Institute Summer
Dance Camp ($10,000)
Creative Netwerk After
School Hip Hop Dance and
DJ Programming ($10,000)
Danza Folklorica
Quetzalcoatl ($10,000)
Children's Creative
Project Kids at the Bowl
($6,500)
SB Strings ($10,000)
Clay Studio
Traditional & 3D
Ceramic Arts
Eduation ($10,000)
Lights Up! ($10,000)
Nomad Tango Tango
Nights Live Music
($8,000)
Boxtales Theatre
Company Assemblies
($5,000)
$ 44,302.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 3,000 $ 1,500 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 3,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 6,500 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 8,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,642.86 107,000.00 $ Food/Nutrition $ 3 30,000
Devereux -
Greenhouse Project
($10,000)
Food from the Heart
General Operating
($10,000)
Food Bank of SB
($10,000)
$ 9,502.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000.00 30,000.00 $
Services/Programs for Low Income &
Homeless
$ 70,000 7
Committee for Social
Justice Outreach,
Advocacy &
Education ($10,000)
St. Vincent's Family
Strengthening
Program ($10,000)
Showers of Blessing
Shower Program
($10,000)
Transition House
($10,000)
Fr. Virgil Cordano
Center ($10,000)
Unity Shoppe
($10,000)
The Salvation Army
($10,000)
$ 18,977.50
Homelessness Issues
Standing Committee
$ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ $ 11,666.67 70,000.00 $ Services/Programs for Seniors $ 4 37,500
Easy Lift Dial-A-Ride
Paratransit Service
($10,000)
Family Service
Agency Long-Term
Ombudsman Program
($10,000)
Center for
Successful Aging
($7,500)
Rotary of Goleta
Noontime ($10,000)
$ 12,652.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 7,500 $ 10,000 $ 9,375.00 37,500.00 $ Recreational Activities $ 9 55,500
SB Police Activities
League Campership
Alliance ($10,000)
Girls Inc Afterschool
Education &
Enrichment Program
($10,000)
Dos Pueblos
Football Booster
Club ($1,500)
Dos Pueblos Little
League ($5,000)
Goleta Valley Girls
Softball Association
($3,000)
Goleta Valley South
Little League
Replacement
Bleachers ($10,000)
Ice Skating Association
City of Goleta Youth
Hockey
Outreach/Awareness
($5,000)
Club West All County
Youth Track and Field
Championship ($1,000)
Los Padres Council
Outdoor School Funds
($10,000)
$ 28,479.50
Parks & Rec
Commission
$ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 1,500 $ 5,000 $ 3,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 1,000 $ 10,000 $ 6,166.67 55,500.00 $ Youth Services/Programs $ 12 100,500
Safety Town
Scholarships for
Underserved
Children ($5,000)
Channel Islands
YMCA St. Geroge
Youth Center Program
Support ($8,000)
Dos Pueblos High
School PTSA After
Prom ($10,000)
Healing Justice Black
Student Alliance,
Cultural Youth
Programming
($10,000)
Mental Wellness Center
Youth Mental Health
Education ($5,000)
United Boys & Girls
Club ($10,000)
Make A Wish Foundatoin
Project Hope & Healing
($5,000)
Octobots Robotics
($7,500)
AHA! Social Emotional
Learning ($10,000)
Goleta Valley
Historical Society
Camp Stow Program
($10,000)
Future Leaders of
America ($10,000)
Mosaic Equity
Therapy Fund
($10,000)
$ 37,977.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 5,000 $ 8,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,500 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 8,375.00 100,500.00 $ Environmental/Wildlife/Animal Programs $ 10 55,178.25
Santa Barbara
Wildlife Care Network
($5,000)
Animal Shelter
Assistance Program -
Essential Volunteer
Program ($3,000)
Therapy Dogs of SB -
Goleta Program
Support ($5,000)
SB Channelkeeper
Watershed Brigade
($5,000)
SB Humane ($5,000)
SB Audubon Society
11th Winter Bird Count
for Kids ($4,678.25)
NatureTrack Fostering a
Lifelong Fascination with
Nature ($5,000)
SB Maritime Museum
Coastal Outdoor
Experimental Education
($5,000)
Explore Ecology Clean
and Green Committee
($7,500)
Wilderness Youth
Project ($10,000)
$ 31,652.50
Parks & Rec
Commission
$ 5,000 $ 3,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 4,678.25 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,500 $ 10,000 $ 5,517.83 55,178.25 $ Community Engagement/Services $ 6 43,700
Juneteenth 2025
Hope for the People
($5,000)
Goleta Lions Club
Parade ($8,700)
Main-Begg
Farmhouse
Renovation
($5,000)
Ceylon International
Film Festival
($10,000)
Goleta Education
Foundation Lemon Run
2024 ($10,000)
Santa Barbara County
Action Network
($5,000)
$ 18,979.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 5,000 $ 8,700 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,283.33 43,700.00 $ Miscellaneous Programs/Services $ 4 40,000 IVYP (LEAP) Diaper Bank ($10,000)
Legal Aid Foundation
Legal Services for
Survivors of Partner
Violence ($10,000)
South Coast
Community Media
Access Center
Multilingual Closed
Captioning for
Community TV
($10,000)
Greater Hispanic
Chamber of
Commerce
($10,000)
$ 9,502.50
Human Services
Standing Committee
$ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 13,333.33 40,000.00 $ $ 250,004.00 Total 619,022.81 $ 81 $ 72,664.40 619,022.81 $

Human Services CommitteeFebruary 14, 2024

Human Services Committee
February 14, 2024