Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ACYF CX 0638
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ACYF CX 0638
- The Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Runaway and Homeless Youth Capacity Building for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Questioning Youth Populations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.550 Transitional Living for Homeless Youth.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2013 and posted on Jun 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- In selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under this FOA, priority will be given to entities that have demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in working with LGBTQ runaway, homeless, and street youth. Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Runaway and Homeless Youth Capacity Building for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Questioning Youth Populations opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-ACYF-CX-0638) is a discretionary federal grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It is structured as a three-year cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to work closely with the recipient during the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement. The overall aim is to strengthen the ability of Transitional Living Programs (TLPs) to effectively serve LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness, recognizing that LGBTQ young people are disproportionately represented among runaway and homeless youth and often face additional barriers to safe housing, supportive services, and appropriate referrals.
At its core, this is a capacity-building and demonstration project focused on improving access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services for LGBTQ homeless youth. The work is designed to help the field better understand what LGBTQ youth in crisis need, what services currently exist, where the gaps are, and what practices are most promising for improving safety, stability, and long-term outcomes. The grant emphasizes learning and systems improvement: identifying innovative LGBTQ-specific intervention strategies; determining appropriate screening and assessment tools that are reliable and valid for this population; mapping services and supports that respond well to LGBTQ youth needs; and pinpointing service gaps, training needs, and unresolved research and practice issues affecting RHY providers.
The successful applicant is expected to carry out a defined set of activities that build knowledge and translate it into usable guidance for providers and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include establishing an Advisory Committee to guide the work and ensure relevance to community realities; strengthening community-building processes to connect RHY programs with LGBTQ-serving organizations and other local partners; and attending the annual Runaway and Homeless Youth training conference to coordinate with the broader RHY network and share lessons. The project also calls for a comprehensive literature review, a needs assessment focused on LGBTQ youth served by RHY agencies, and active identification of experts, resources, and evidence-based or promising practices and interventions that can be implemented or adapted within TLP settings. In addition, the recipient must identify and recommend screening and assessment tools appropriate for LGBTQ homeless youth, document critical issues and service gaps, and develop practical recommendations and strategies that RHY agencies can use to address the unique needs of this population.
A major deliverable component is dissemination. The awardee must create a dissemination plan and develop products that communicate findings in accessible ways to different audiences, such as practitioners, program administrators, community partners, and policymakers. Examples of expected products include a findings brief, a resource manual, and fact sheets summarizing key takeaways and lessons learned. The intent is not just to study the issue, but to produce materials that can be used to improve practice across the RHY system, particularly within Transitional Living Programs serving youth who identify as LGBTQ.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $900,000 total, with one expected award. Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 to $300,000 (award floor and ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the related CFDA program number is 93.550 (Transitional Living for Homeless Youth). The application was originally posted June 14, 2013, with a closing date of August 13, 2013, and the archive date listed as September 12, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, with certain limits); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. However, the announcement notes a clear selection priority for applicants that can demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience working with LGBTQ runaway, homeless, and street youth. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet the general requirements, while individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also points to an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Runaway and Homeless Youth Capacity Building for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Questioning Youth Populations."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-ACYF-CX-0638.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a three-year cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement means the federal agency expects to be closely involved with the recipient during the project period, rather than only providing funding with minimal involvement.
How long is the project period?
The project is structured as a three-year cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The main purpose is to strengthen the capacity of Transitional Living Programs (TLPs) to effectively serve LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness by improving access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services and generating practical guidance that can be used across the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) field.
Which youth populations are the focus of this project?
The project focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or questioning (LGBTQ) youth who are runaway, homeless, or experiencing housing instability, with an emphasis on the needs of LGBTQ youth served by RHY agencies.
Which service settings are emphasized in the announcement?
The work is aimed at Transitional Living Programs (TLPs) and how they can better serve LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.
Is this opportunity mainly for direct services, research, or capacity building?
It is described as a capacity-building and demonstration project with a strong learning and systems-improvement focus. It includes activities such as needs assessment, literature review, identification of tools and practices, and development of dissemination products intended to improve practice across the RHY system.
Why does this grant emphasize LGBTQ youth specifically?
The announcement notes that LGBTQ young people are disproportionately represented among runaway and homeless youth and may face additional barriers to safe housing, supportive services, and appropriate referrals.
What kinds of issues is the project expected to explore?
Key areas include what LGBTQ youth in crisis need, what services currently exist, where gaps remain, and what practices are most promising for improving safety, stability, and long-term outcomes.
What are examples of required or expected project activities?
Expected activities include establishing an Advisory Committee, strengthening community-building processes that connect RHY programs with LGBTQ-serving organizations and partners, attending the annual Runaway and Homeless Youth training conference, conducting a comprehensive literature review, conducting a needs assessment focused on LGBTQ youth served by RHY agencies, identifying experts and resources, and identifying evidence-based or promising practices and intervention strategies that can be implemented or adapted within TLP settings.
Is an Advisory Committee required?
Yes. The successful applicant is expected to establish an Advisory Committee to guide the work and help ensure the project remains relevant to community realities.
Does the project require collaboration with other organizations?
Yes. The announcement calls for strengthening community-building processes to connect RHY programs with LGBTQ-serving organizations and other local partners.
Is conference participation required?
Yes. The recipient is expected to attend the annual Runaway and Homeless Youth training conference to coordinate with the broader RHY network and share lessons.
Does the grant require a literature review?
Yes. A comprehensive literature review is specifically called for as part of the project.
Does the project include a needs assessment?
Yes. The project includes a needs assessment focused on LGBTQ youth served by RHY agencies.
What does the announcement say about screening and assessment tools?
The recipient must identify and recommend screening and assessment tools that are appropriate for LGBTQ homeless youth and that are reliable and valid for this population.
Is the project expected to identify service gaps and training needs?
Yes. The grant emphasizes documenting critical issues and identifying service gaps, training needs, and unresolved research and practice issues affecting RHY providers.
What is meant by "promising practices" or "innovative intervention strategies" in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes identifying LGBTQ-specific intervention strategies and evidence-based or promising practices that can be implemented or adapted within Transitional Living Program settings.
Are deliverables and dissemination materials required?
Yes. Dissemination is a major deliverable component, and the awardee must create a dissemination plan and develop products that communicate findings in accessible ways to multiple audiences.
Who are the intended audiences for dissemination products?
Examples given include practitioners, program administrators, community partners, and policymakers.
What are examples of dissemination products mentioned in the opportunity?
Examples include a findings brief, a resource manual, and fact sheets that summarize key takeaways and lessons learned.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Total estimated funding is $900,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the expected award size (floor and ceiling)?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 to $300,000.
Is there a required match or cost sharing?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA program number is associated with this funding?
The related CFDA program number is 93.550 (Transitional Living for Homeless Youth).
When was the opportunity posted, and when was it due?
The application was originally posted on June 14, 2013, with a closing date of August 13, 2013.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is listed as September 12, 2013.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time zone and deadline time applied to the submission deadline?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, with certain limits); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet the general requirements.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Does the announcement include any selection priority?
Yes. The announcement notes a selection priority for applicants that can demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience working with LGBTQ runaway, homeless, and street youth.
Where can applicants get help with accessing the full announcement or technical issues?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also references an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site.
What is the overall intended impact of this project on the RHY field?
The intent is not only to study the issue, but to strengthen the field by producing usable guidance and materials that help RHY agencies, especially Transitional Living Programs, improve safety, stability, and outcomes for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.
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