Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF YO 0320
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF YO 0320
- The Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB 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 Education and Prevention Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2012 and posted on Jun 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 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 $5,324,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 58 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Special district governments County governments.
- Eligible applicants include public and non profit private entities that include States, localities, and coordinated networks of such entities. Per RHY Act section 311, for profit organizations are not eligible. In selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under this FOA, priority will be given to entities that have experience in providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, or street youth as required by the RHY Act.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It focuses on runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been sexually abused or exploited, or who are at serious risk of sexual abuse, prostitution, or sexual exploitation. The core idea is to fund organizations that can meet young people where they are, in the places they actually congregate, and provide immediate, street-based support that reduces harm and helps them move toward safer living situations and healthier choices.
The need the program addresses is tied to why many youth end up on the street in the first place. The opportunity description highlights common pathways into homelessness, including abuse, neglect, and parental drug or alcohol misuse, as well as being forced out of the home. Once unsheltered, youth face elevated risks of coercion and exploitation by adults, and they may resort to survival strategies like shoplifting, trading sex for basic needs, or participating in drug activity. SOP is designed as a prevention and intervention approach that specifically aims to reduce sexual victimization and exploitation among this population by putting trained outreach and services directly into street settings.
SOP has been operating since 1996 and funds grantees to provide street-based services. While the notice does not list every allowable activity in the excerpt provided, the program’s stated purpose makes clear that funded services are delivered in the community rather than only in office-based settings. The services are intended to connect youth to safer options and support decision-making around housing and behavior, which typically means relationship-building outreach, crisis response, referrals, and connections to shelter, health care, counseling, and other protective resources appropriate to the youth’s needs and safety.
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-YO-0320, and the CFDA program number is 93.557 (Education and Prevention Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth). The total estimated funding for the competition is $5,324,000, with an anticipated 58 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling). The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as required by the program rules.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined as public and nonprofit private entities, including states, local governments, and coordinated networks of such entities. The eligibility list includes state governments, county and city/township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and both public and private institutions of higher education. Nonprofit organizations may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that specific category. For-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible under the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act (section 311). The notice also states that priority will be given to entities with experience providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, or street youth, reflecting the program’s emphasis on demonstrated capacity and youth-serving expertise.
Key dates in the posted announcement show it was posted and created on June 21, 2012, with an application deadline of August 6, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on September 5, 2012. For applicants needing technical help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement link provided in the notice is hosted on the ACF grants site.
Street Outreach Program (SOP) Grant - FAQs
What is the Street Outreach Program (SOP)?
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It sits within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
Who does SOP serve?
SOP focuses on runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been sexually abused or exploited, or who are at serious risk of sexual abuse, prostitution, or sexual exploitation.
What is the main goal of SOP funding?
The program funds organizations to provide immediate, street-based support to young people where they actually congregate, with the intent to reduce harm and help youth move toward safer living situations and healthier choices.
Why is this program needed (what problem is it addressing)?
The opportunity description connects youth homelessness to pathways such as abuse, neglect, parental drug or alcohol misuse, and being forced out of the home. Once on the street, youth face elevated risks of coercion and exploitation and may rely on survival strategies like shoplifting, trading sex for basic needs, or participating in drug activity. SOP is designed as a prevention and intervention approach aimed at reducing sexual victimization and exploitation by bringing trained outreach and services directly into street settings.
Is SOP an office-based program or a street-based program?
SOP is specifically centered on street-based, community-delivered services rather than services provided only in office-based settings. The program emphasizes meeting youth where they are in the community.
What kinds of services are supported under SOP?
While the excerpt provided does not list every allowable activity, the stated purpose indicates that funded services are delivered in community/street settings and are intended to connect youth to safer options and support decision-making around housing and behavior. This commonly includes relationship-building outreach, crisis response, referrals, and connections to shelter, health care, counseling, and other protective resources appropriate to the youth's needs and safety.
How long has SOP been operating?
The Street Outreach Program has been operating since 1996.
What is the funding opportunity number for this SOP announcement?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-YO-0320.
What is the CFDA program number for SOP?
The CFDA program number is 93.557, titled "Education and Prevention Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth."
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding amount listed for the competition is $5,324,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated 58 awards.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as required by the program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined as public and nonprofit private entities, including states, local governments, and coordinated networks of such entities. The eligibility list includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that specific category
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible under the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act (section 311).
Does SOP prioritize applicants with certain experience?
Yes. The notice states that priority will be given to entities with experience providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, or street youth.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement shows it was posted and created on June 21, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was August 6, 2012.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 5, 2012.
Where were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically (the notice specifies electronic submission and a precise Eastern Time deadline).
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for technical help is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can the full announcement be found?
The notice indicates the full announcement link is hosted on the ACF grants site.
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