Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF YO 1124
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF YO 1124
- The HHS-ACF in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Street Outreach Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.557.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 04, 2016 and posted on May 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 05, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 46 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF), focused on supporting runaway, homeless, and street-connected youth who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, or who are at high risk of being victimized. The program is rooted in the reality that many young people end up on the street after fleeing or being pushed out of unsafe home environments where abuse, neglect, or caregiver substance use is present. Once disconnected from stable housing and supportive adults, these youth face elevated risks of being targeted for exploitation, coerced into sexual activity for someone else s gain, or pressured into survival strategies like shoplifting, survival sex, or drug dealing just to meet basic needs such as food and a place to sleep.
SOP funding is intended to support street-based outreach services delivered directly in the places where street youth congregate. The emphasis is on meeting young people where they are, building trust, and offering practical, youth-centered support that helps them make healthier and safer choices. A core goal is to connect youth to safe shelter and other stabilizing services, while also reducing exposure to exploitation and abuse. Grantees typically use SOP funds to operate outreach teams and services that can rapidly engage youth, provide crisis intervention and referrals, share safety planning and harm-reduction information, and create pathways into emergency shelter, transitional housing, medical and behavioral health services, and longer-term support systems.
This particular funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2016 ACF ACYF YO 1124; CFDA 93.557, Income Security and Social Services) was posted May 4, 2016, with an application deadline of July 5, 2016. The project period is designed as a 36-month initiative structured into three separate 12-month budget periods, which generally means recipients are funded year by year while working toward longer-term program goals over three years. The maximum award amount listed is 200,000 per award (award ceiling), and the announcement anticipated making approximately 46 awards, indicating an intent to support a broad network of outreach providers across multiple communities.
Eligibility is intentionally wide to allow many types of community-based and public entities to participate. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category). In practical terms, this eligibility range reflects the program s community-facing nature: effective street outreach often depends on partnerships among local governments, youth-serving nonprofits, housing and shelter systems, schools, and tribal or culturally specific organizations that can reach youth who might not otherwise engage with formal services.
Overall, the Street Outreach Program grant opportunity is designed to fund direct, on-the-ground engagement with highly vulnerable youth, with a strong focus on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse while connecting young people to shelter and supportive services. It supports organized outreach efforts that operate in real-world settings where youth are living and gathering, aiming to reduce immediate harm and create credible pathways toward safety and stability.
Street Outreach Program (SOP) Grant - FAQs
1) What is the Street Outreach Program (SOP) grant?
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF). It is designed to support street-based outreach services for runaway, homeless, and street-connected youth, especially those who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, or who are at high risk of being victimized.
2) Which federal agency administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
3) Who is the SOP program intended to serve?
The program focuses on runaway, homeless, and street-connected youth who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, or who are at high risk for exploitation and victimization. The description emphasizes youth who may be on the street after fleeing or being pushed out of unsafe home environments where abuse, neglect, or caregiver substance use may be present.
4) What types of risks and challenges does SOP aim to address?
SOP is rooted in the reality that youth disconnected from stable housing and supportive adults face heightened risk of being targeted for exploitation, coerced into sexual activity for someone else’s gain, or pressured into dangerous survival strategies (such as shoplifting, survival sex, or drug dealing) to meet basic needs like food and a place to sleep.
5) What is the main purpose of SOP-funded services?
The main purpose is to fund direct, on-the-ground engagement with highly vulnerable youth, with a strong focus on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse while connecting young people to safe shelter and supportive, stabilizing services.
6) What does "street-based outreach" mean in the context of SOP?
Street-based outreach refers to delivering services directly in the places where street-connected youth congregate. The emphasis is on meeting young people where they are, building trust, and offering practical, youth-centered support that helps them make healthier and safer choices.
7) What are examples of activities or services that SOP funds may support?
Based on the opportunity description, grantees typically use SOP funds to operate outreach teams and related services that can rapidly engage youth, provide crisis intervention and referrals, share safety planning and harm-reduction information, and create pathways into emergency shelter, transitional housing, medical care, behavioral health services, and longer-term support systems.
8) What is a core goal of the SOP outreach approach?
A core goal is to connect youth to safe shelter and other stabilizing services, while reducing their exposure to exploitation, abuse, and related harms.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-YO-1124. The CFDA number is 93.557 (Income Security and Social Services).
10) When was this funding opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
This opportunity was posted on May 4, 2016. The application deadline was July 5, 2016.
11) How long is the project period for SOP awards?
The project period is designed as a 36-month initiative.
12) How is the 36-month project period structured?
The 36-month project period is structured into three separate 12-month budget periods. This generally means recipients are funded year by year while pursuing program goals over a three-year period.
13) What is the maximum award amount for this opportunity?
The maximum award amount listed (award ceiling) is $200,000 per award.
14) Approximately how many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making approximately 46 awards.
15) Who is eligible to apply for SOP funding?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category).
16) Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exclusion regarding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category).
17) Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled colleges and universities are listed as eligible applicants.
18) Can tribal governments or tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
19) Can public housing authorities apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities, including Indian housing authorities, are listed as eligible applicants.
20) Why is eligibility so broad for this program?
The opportunity description indicates eligibility is intentionally wide because effective street outreach often depends on partnerships among local governments, youth-serving nonprofits, housing and shelter systems, schools, and tribal or culturally specific organizations that can reach youth who may not otherwise engage with formal services.
21) Where are SOP-funded services expected to be delivered?
SOP funding is intended to support services delivered directly in real-world settings where street youth are living and gathering, rather than limiting services to office-based locations.
22) What kind of approach does SOP emphasize when engaging youth?
The program emphasizes meeting young people where they are, building trust over time, and providing practical, youth-centered support aimed at improving safety and health while creating credible pathways toward shelter and stability.
23) What outcomes or impacts is SOP trying to achieve for youth?
Based on the description provided, SOP aims to reduce immediate harm and exposure to exploitation and abuse, support safer decision-making, and increase connections to shelter and supportive services that promote safety and stability.
24) Is SOP focused only on shelter placement?
No. While connecting youth to safe shelter is a core goal, SOP also emphasizes crisis intervention, referrals, safety planning, harm-reduction information, and linkages to medical, behavioral health, transitional housing, and longer-term support systems.
25) What does it mean that SOP is a "discretionary federal grant opportunity"?
In the information provided, SOP is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity, meaning it is a competitive funding announcement administered by HHS-ACF rather than a formula-based entitlement. (No additional selection or scoring details are included in the provided text.)
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