The Women's Fund supports nonprofit programs and capital projects impacting women, children, and families in southern Santa Barbara County.

The Women’s Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. After a preliminary review of potential projects, nonprofit agencies are invited to submit an application for funding. The Research Committee reviews each application, including financial information, makes site visits to the agency and fully evaluates the merits of the project. The committee creates a ballot of vetted projects for the Women’s Fund members.

Women's Fund members vote to decide which agencies will receive grants each year.