Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF ACYF CX 0065
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF ACYF CX 0065
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support Systems for Rural Homeless Youth A Collaborative State and Local Demonstration" 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 Jul 14, 2008 and posted on Jul 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2008 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
Support Systems for Rural Homeless Youth: A Collaborative State and Local Demonstration (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CX-0065) was a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The opportunity funded a five-year demonstration project focused specifically on rural homelessness among young people ages 16 to 21, including youth living on Tribal lands and in other rural Native communities. The core purpose was to strengthen and test support systems for youth who are nearing independence and early adulthood but lack stable family connections, consistent adult support, or reliable community ties, which are often critical for avoiding long-term homelessness.
The project was positioned as a collaborative state and local demonstration, meaning the funded work was expected to bring together state-level leadership with local partners to build coordinated approaches rather than isolated services. While the notice itself is brief in the provided text, the framing signals an emphasis on creating or improving networks of care in places where services are typically spread out, transportation is a barrier, and specialized youth programs are limited. The target group includes youth who may be transitioning out of unstable housing situations and need structured, practical support as they move toward self-sufficiency, such as help with housing stability, connections to caring adults, and access to community-based resources that can replace the safety net many peers receive from family.
Funding was limited and highly structured. ACF expected to make up to five awards nationwide, with an estimated total program funding amount of $1,000,000. Each award was set at a fixed level, with both an award ceiling and award floor of $200,000, indicating that successful applicants would receive the same annual award amount under this competition. There was also a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so grantees were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, whether through cash or approved in-kind support, consistent with the announcement terms.
Eligibility was restricted to state governments, and foreign entities were explicitly not eligible. The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.550, Transitional Living for Homeless Youth, and it was categorized under the broader federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services. Applications were submitted through Grants.gov and had to be received by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2008, with an application deadline of August 25, 2008, and it was archived on September 24, 2008. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Deborah Yatsko at ACF (deborah.yatsko@acf.hhs.gov), and additional details were provided through an ACF grants webpage linked in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Support Systems for Rural Homeless Youth: A Collaborative State and Local Demonstration" grant?
It was a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The program was administered through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CX-0065.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose was to strengthen and test support systems for rural homeless youth who are nearing independence and early adulthood, especially those who lack stable family connections, consistent adult support, or reliable community ties that help prevent long-term homelessness.
Who was the intended population for the demonstration project?
The project focused on young people ages 16 to 21 experiencing rural homelessness, including youth living on Tribal lands and in other rural Native communities.
What does "collaborative state and local demonstration" mean in this opportunity?
It indicates the funded work was expected to bring together state-level leadership with local partners to build coordinated approaches rather than isolated services, reflecting an emphasis on networks of care across rural communities.
Why was the project specifically focused on rural areas?
The framing highlights common rural challenges such as services being spread out, transportation barriers, and limited access to specialized youth programs. The demonstration was positioned to improve coordination and practical supports in these contexts.
What kinds of needs or supports were implied for youth served by this project?
Based on the description, the project emphasized structured, practical support tied to self-sufficiency and stability, such as housing stability support, connections to caring adults, and access to community-based resources that can help replace missing family safety nets.
How long was the demonstration project period?
The opportunity funded a five-year demonstration project.
How many awards were expected to be made?
ACF expected to make up to five awards nationwide.
What was the total estimated funding available under this competition?
The estimated total program funding amount was $1,000,000.
How much was each individual award?
Each award was set at a fixed level. The award ceiling and award floor were both $200,000, meaning successful applicants would receive the same annual award amount under this competition.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning grantees were expected to contribute non-federal resources, either cash or approved in-kind support, consistent with the announcement terms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to state governments.
Were foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities were explicitly not eligible.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.550, Transitional Living for Homeless Youth.
How was this opportunity categorized at a high level?
It was categorized under the federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline and time requirement?
Applications had to be received by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The application deadline was August 25, 2008.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 24, 2008.
What should an applicant do if they needed help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Deborah Yatsko at ACF at deborah.yatsko@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants find additional details mentioned in the notice?
The notice referenced additional details available through an ACF grants webpage linked in the announcement.
Which HHS agencies and offices were involved in administering the grant?
The grant was offered by HHS through ACF, specifically via ACYF and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CX-0065.
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