Youth Opportunity Grants
Welcome to the Youth Opportunity Grants application page. Ready for Life is proud to partner with the City of St. Petersburg to administer this transformative project that is designed to support former foster youth as they transition into adulthood.
Please contact Andrew Brittain with any questions
What is the Youth Opportunity Grants program?
The Youth Opportunity Grants project provides a monthly cash disbursement of $500 for 12 months to eligible young adults who are former foster youth.
This initiative aims to fill the gap for those who are not currently engaged in formal aftercare services. In addition to financial support, participants will have access to direct services, including counseling, parenting programs, and life skills development. These services are tailored to meet individual needs and assist in maintaining stability during this critical transition period.
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Who can apply?
The city of St. Petersburg’s new Youth Opportunity Grants Program is providing monthly cash disbursements of $500 for 12 months to eligible young adults who:
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Are 18 - 27 years old;
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Were in out-of-home care between the ages of 14 and 18, and were never reunified (i.e., removed from their parent and placed in foster care, group care, relative placement, or non-relative placement);
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Currently live in Pinellas County and either live, work, or go to school in St. Petersburg Map of boundaries; and
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Are not currently receiving formal support services (e.g., Extended Foster Care, PESS Post-Secondary Education Support Services, or Aftercare)​
Click "Apply Now" below to see if you are eligible. You will answer a few qualifying questions before you submit a full application.
Ready for Life is here to help! Please contact us with any questions you may have about the application process at (727) 954-3989.
Whether you qualify for the Youth Opportunity Grants program or not, we offer support services for all former foster youth, including housing assistance, education support, parenting support, financial planning and assistance, emergency supplies and more.