Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF CA 1179
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF CA 1179
- The HHS-ACF in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Address Trafficking within the Child Welfare Population" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.670.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2016 and posted on May 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The HHS Administration for Children and Families (ACF) funding opportunity titled Grants to Address Trafficking within the Child Welfare Population (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-CA-1179; CFDA 93.670) is a discretionary grant program aimed at strengthening how child welfare systems identify and respond to human trafficking affecting children and youth involved with, or at risk of entering, the child welfare system. The core intent is not just to fund direct services in isolation, but to help communities and states build durable infrastructure and coordinated practices so that trafficking concerns are recognized earlier, responded to more effectively, and handled consistently across agencies that routinely touch the lives of vulnerable youth.
A central feature of the opportunity is its emphasis on a multi-system approach. Applicants are expected to design projects that intentionally link child welfare with key partners such as local law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, runaway and homeless youth programs, Children’s Justice Act grantees, child advocacy centers, and other providers that may be necessary locally (for example, victim service organizations, healthcare or behavioral health providers, legal services, or community-based nonprofits). The overall vision is that trafficking does not fit neatly within one system’s responsibilities, so the strongest responses require shared protocols, information-sharing pathways that respect confidentiality rules, cross-training, and coordinated decision-making. In practice, this typically means building or improving referral networks, establishing formal partnerships (often through MOUs), aligning screening and assessment tools, setting up multidisciplinary teams, and clarifying roles so that youth do not fall through the cracks or get treated as offenders when they are actually victims.
The grant also explicitly supports implementation of trafficking-related requirements in two federal laws: the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (Public Law 113-183) and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (Public Law 114-22). While project designs can vary, proposals are meant to help child welfare agencies and their partners operationalize these provisions at the state and local level. That can include building capacity to identify and document trafficking, improving policies around reporting and response, strengthening case planning and service coordination for affected youth, and ensuring that staff and partners understand what the laws require and how to translate those requirements into everyday practice.
The project period is structured for long-term development rather than a short pilot. Awards run for 60 months total, divided into five 12-month budget periods. This structure signals that ACF is looking for efforts that can mature over time: early phases often focus on planning, partnership development, training, and protocol design; later phases tend to emphasize full implementation, continuous quality improvement, and embedding the work so it can continue after federal funding ends. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $250,000, and the agency anticipated making about 8 awards.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants that could credibly lead a cross-system trafficking response tied to child welfare. Eligible entities include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); private institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other applicants as described in the funding notice’s additional eligibility information. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program’s focus on protective systems, services, and stability for vulnerable children and youth.
Key administrative details from the posting include the issuing agency (HHS-ACF), the original and current closing date of July 11, 2016, and the posting and creation dates of May 10, 2016. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an investment in building coordinated, system-level capacity within child welfare and allied partners to prevent, identify, and respond to trafficking, while ensuring state and local practice aligns with federal anti-trafficking provisions affecting children in the child welfare population.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Grants to Address Trafficking within the Child Welfare Population.
What agency is offering this funding?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-CA-1179.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.670.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The posting describes it as a discretionary grant program.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen how child welfare systems identify and respond to human trafficking affecting children and youth who are involved with, or at risk of entering, the child welfare system.
Is the grant mainly intended to fund direct services?
The core intent is not to fund direct services in isolation. Instead, it is aimed at helping communities and states build durable infrastructure and coordinated practices so trafficking concerns are recognized earlier, responded to more effectively, and addressed consistently across systems.
Who is the primary population this grant is meant to benefit?
The focus is on children and youth who are in the child welfare system or who are at risk of entering the child welfare system, especially where human trafficking is a concern.
What does ACF mean by a "multi-system approach" in this grant?
A multi-system approach means designing a project that intentionally links child welfare with key partner systems and providers, recognizing that trafficking cases often involve multiple agencies and touchpoints and do not fit neatly within a single system.
Which partners are applicants expected to coordinate with?
The opportunity highlights coordination with partners such as local law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, runaway and homeless youth programs, Children's Justice Act grantees, child advocacy centers, and other local providers that may be needed (for example, victim service organizations, healthcare or behavioral health providers, legal services, or community-based nonprofits).
What kinds of activities or deliverables typically support a coordinated response?
Examples described include building or improving referral networks, establishing formal partnerships (often through MOUs), aligning screening and assessment tools, setting up multidisciplinary teams, establishing appropriate information-sharing pathways that respect confidentiality rules, conducting cross-training, and clarifying roles so youth are not treated as offenders when they are victims.
Does the grant support implementing any federal anti-trafficking laws?
Yes. The grant explicitly supports implementing trafficking-related requirements in two federal laws: the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (Public Law 113-183) and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (Public Law 114-22).
What does it mean to "operationalize" these federal requirements at the state and local level?
Based on the posting, this can include building capacity to identify and document trafficking, improving policies around reporting and response, strengthening case planning and service coordination for affected youth, and ensuring staff and partners understand what the laws require and how to translate those requirements into everyday practice.
How long is the total project period?
The project period is 60 months total.
How is the 60-month period structured?
The 60 months are divided into five 12-month budget periods.
Why is the project period designed for five years?
The structure signals an expectation of long-term development rather than a short pilot. The posting suggests early phases may focus on planning, partnerships, training, and protocol design, while later phases emphasize implementation, continuous quality improvement, and embedding the work so it can continue after federal funding ends.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $250,000.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
The agency anticipated making about 8 awards.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include: state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories); private institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other applicants as described in the funding notice's additional eligibility information.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are eligible, and tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments are also listed as eligible.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses and also includes small businesses.
Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, with the noted exclusion applying to higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What does the funding activity category suggest about the program?
It reflects the program's focus on protective systems, coordinated services, and stability supports for vulnerable children and youth within child welfare and allied systems.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting and creation dates are May 10, 2016, and the original and current closing date is July 11, 2016.
What is the closing date listed in the posting?
The original and current closing date is July 11, 2016.
Does the opportunity emphasize consistency across agencies?
Yes. A central theme is establishing consistent, coordinated practices across agencies that interact with vulnerable youth, including shared protocols, cross-training, and coordinated decision-making.
Does the grant address confidentiality in information-sharing?
Yes. The description specifically notes the need for information-sharing pathways that respect confidentiality rules.
How does the opportunity aim to prevent youth from being treated as offenders?
It emphasizes clarifying roles and coordinating responses so that youth do not fall through the cracks or get handled as offenders when they are actually victims of trafficking.
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