Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program
The Santa Barbara Foundation's 4R Grant Program supports organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen and sustain youth mental health professionals and improve youth well-being.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per organization for a one-year period
Summary: Supports Santa Barbara County organizations recruiting, retaining, and supporting youth mental health professionals to improve social and emotional health for young people.
Key Information: For organizations serving youth in Santa Barbara County with direct mental health services; 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsorship required.
Description
This grant program is designed to address the urgent need for a robust mental health workforce serving children, youth, and families in Santa Barbara County. The initiative supports organizations working to recruit, retain, and support youth mental health professionals, with a focus on improving young people's social and emotional health. Funding may be used for attracting and retaining licensed clinicians or those working toward licensure, as well as providing support to providers experiencing secondary trauma. The program encourages innovative and collaborative staffing solutions and aims to strengthen the local mental health provider pipeline.
