Funding to help pay for extracurricular activities, transportation, & more
Are you currently or were you formerly in foster care?
Our grants help young people pay for extracurricular activities, training fees, and living expenses.
Applications open July 1st. Funding is first come, first serve.
Need Financial Support?
Orangewood’s Dependent Grant helps young people in foster care (17 and under) cover up to $250 in extracurricular activities, while the Independent Grant gives young adults formerly in foster care (18-25) up to $500 for living expenses. Both grants also offer an extra $500 for driving school—helping you gain independence and new opportunities!
What can Dependent Grants Cover?
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Prom tickets, sports, clubs, and lessons
SCHOOL EXPENSES
Textbooks, tests, field trips, and graduation costs
JOB READINESS
Training programs and work-appropriate clothing
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
Driver’s ed, bicycles, skateboards, helmets, and locks
What can Independent Grants Cover?
COUNSELING & WELLNESS
Support for mental health and well-being
ESSENTIALS & GROCERIES
Food, toiletries, and daily living needs
HOUSING SUPPORT
Help with rent and essential living expenses
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
Ubers, bicycles, and other travel costs
EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING
School supplies, job programs, and driver’s ed
PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING
Work attire for interviews and employment
This Is Rising Tide
What Will You Receive from Rising Tide?
If your application is approved, we’ll help you move into a safe, affordable apartment owned by Orangewood Foundation. We’ll also help you cover bills while you look for a job.
If your application is approved, we’ll help you move into a safe, affordable apartment owned by Orangewood Foundation. We’ll also help you cover bills while you look for a job.
Safe Apartments from Orangewood Partners
We offer shared living spaces in two apartment complexes: Flanders Pointe and Orange Tree.
Move-In Costs & Basic Furnishings Covered
We can help cover a month of utility bills and get you set up with pots, pans, and basic furnishings.
One-on-One Employment Support
We’ll work with you to help build your interview skills so you can find a job and start earning income.
Continued Support from Orangewood Programs
We’ll connect you with other programs from the Orangewood Foundation so you’ll get all the support you need.
Learn More about Grant Program Support
Rising Tide Program Partners
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Ready to Get Started?
If you are currently or were formerly in foster care, you may be eligible! Apply today or contact us for more information.
Application deadline for FY 2025 – June 15, 2025
Want to Help? Become a Partner.
We need support from community leaders who are passionate about helping young people start their path to independence. Lead a workshop, provide apartment space, or help cover a utility bill — however you can support, we’re excited to work with you!
Read Their Stories & Inspire a Better Future
Here’s How We Supported Young People
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young people in foster care received Dependent Grants to support their growth and development
110
young adults transitioning to independence received Independent Grants for essential expenses
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Dependent Grant recipients used their funds for extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, and lessons
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Independent Grant recipients invested in job-related expenses to support their career goals
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Orangewood welcomed me with open arms and they’ve always been supportive and helpful. They aren’t afraid to push me in the right direction, and I’m grateful.
Angel • Young Person
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I’ve been working hard to build a better life for myself. In just a month, I worked with the Orangewood Foundation team to get my California ID, permit, and driver’s license. Now I can drive to work and school, which makes my day a lot easier. Balancing work and school is tough, but I’m determined to make it.
Michael • Young Person
See More Orangewood Programs
ORANGEWOOD RESOURCE CENTER
Hot meals, groceries, clothing, and daily supplies for young people
BASIC NEEDS
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
Workshops & one-on-one support for young people from foster care
Life Skills & Employment
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