Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CY 0312
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CY 0312
- 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 Training and Technical Assistance Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.623 Basic Center Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2012 and posted on Jun 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 2012 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 $2,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Non profit Private institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0312) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The goal is to fund a single national Training and Technical Assistance (T and TA) center that strengthens the overall quality and effectiveness of services delivered by FYSB-funded Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees, with a strong emphasis on continuous, evidence-based quality improvement and on supporting the social and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families served through RHY programs.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project period. In practice, that often means the selected awardee would work closely with FYSB to plan, deliver, and refine training and technical assistance activities, align with federal priorities, and support consistent implementation across the RHY network. The intent is capacity-building: improving both programmatic capability (how services are delivered, use of evidence-informed approaches, outcomes focus) and administrative capability (management, compliance, data and reporting systems, fiscal and operational practices) among public and private agencies that directly serve runaway and homeless youth.
A key requirement is national reach. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide services to RHY grantees across all ACF federal geographic regions. This means coverage of all ten ACF Federal Regions, not a subset. The announcement explicitly allows the use of subcontractors to ensure regional and multi-state coverage, which signals that FYSB anticipates applicants may build a consortium or network model to deliver on-the-ground assistance, specialized expertise, and regionally responsive support while still operating under one lead entity and one national award.
Funding is expected to result in one award total, making it a highly competitive, single-recipient national center. The estimated total funding is $2,100,000, with an award ceiling of $2,100,000 and an award floor of $1,500,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to commit non-federal resources consistent with the terms described in the full announcement. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 93.623 (Basic Center Grant), situating the effort within the broader federal portfolio of services for runaway and homeless youth.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). The listing also references “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification),†which indicates additional eligibility nuances may exist in the full FOA, but the core takeaway is that both governmental and nonprofit/higher education entities with the capacity to operate a national T and TA center may apply.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted June 4, 2012, with an application due date of August 3, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The archive date was September 2, 2012, indicating the announcement is historical, though it still describes the program model and federal expectations for this type of RHY T and TA center.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, ACF provided an applications help desk contact (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The original announcement link is listed as http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CY 0312, which points to the federal posting where the complete requirements, required project activities, evaluation expectations, and matching details would be specified.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0312.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is administered through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) via the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What is the purpose of this funding?
The goal is to fund a single national Training and Technical Assistance (T and TA) center that strengthens the overall quality and effectiveness of services delivered by FYSB-funded Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees. The emphasis is on continuous, evidence-based quality improvement and on supporting the social and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families served through RHY programs.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project period, including working closely with FYSB to plan, deliver, and refine training and technical assistance activities and align work with federal priorities.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Funding is expected to result in one award total, meaning one national center would be selected under this announcement.
How competitive is this opportunity?
Because it is designed to make a single award for a national center, it is highly competitive.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $2,100,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $2,100,000 and the award floor is $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to commit non-federal resources consistent with the requirements described in the full announcement.
What does the T and TA center actually do under this program model?
The center is intended to build capacity across the RHY network by improving both programmatic capability (how services are delivered, use of evidence-informed approaches, and outcomes focus) and administrative capability (management, compliance, data and reporting systems, and fiscal and operational practices) among public and private agencies that directly serve runaway and homeless youth.
Who is the primary audience for the training and technical assistance?
The primary audience is FYSB-funded Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees and the public and private agencies that deliver services to runaway and homeless youth under those RHY programs.
What does "national reach" mean for applicants?
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide training and technical assistance services to RHY grantees across all ACF federal geographic regions, meaning all ten ACF Federal Regions (not a subset).
Are subcontractors allowed to meet the national coverage requirement?
Yes. The announcement explicitly allows the use of subcontractors to ensure regional and multi-state coverage. This supports a consortium or network approach where a lead entity holds the national award and partners help deliver regionally responsive support.
Does the opportunity require one lead organization even if partners are involved?
Yes. Even though subcontractors may be used, the model described is one national award under one lead entity that coordinates the work and provides national-level coverage.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 93.623 (Basic Center Grant).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). The listing also references "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which suggests additional eligibility nuances may exist in the full FOA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was August 3, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
What is the archive date and what does it imply?
The archive date was September 2, 2012. This indicates the announcement is historical (archived), though it still describes the program model and federal expectations for this type of RHY T and TA center.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline specified in the announcement.
Where can applicants get help with accessing or submitting the application?
ACF provided an applications help desk contact: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can the full funding announcement be found?
The original announcement link is listed as http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CY 0312, which points to the federal posting where complete requirements, required project activities, evaluation expectations, and matching details would be specified.
What kinds of details would be expected in the full FOA but are not included here?
Based on the description provided, the full announcement would contain the complete requirements, required project activities, evaluation expectations, and the specific matching details and terms.
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