Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CX 0289
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CX 0289
- The Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes" 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 May 11, 2012 and posted on May 11, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 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 $16,200,000.00 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 82 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township 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 announcement, 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. Eligible applicants will need to describe how they sufficiently demonstrate having prior experience in providing services to runaway, homeless or street youth. Applicants will need to address this in Section V.1 (Organizational Profiles II). Priority will be identified by receiving 3 points as this is the maximum amount of possible points allotted for this criteria. Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. 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 Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes funding opportunity (HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CX 0289) is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity area and is tied to CFDA 93.550, Transitional Living for Homeless Youth. The overall purpose is to support community-based programs that provide longer-term, supervised housing and supportive services to runaway and homeless youth (often abbreviated RHY), with an emphasis on stabilizing young people and reducing the likelihood that they will be pulled into systems such as law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice simply because they lack safe housing and support.
Under this announcement, FYSB sought applications for two closely related program models: Transitional Living Programs (TLP) and Maternity Group Homes (MGH). A TLP is designed to offer a safe and appropriate place to live along with structured, developmentally appropriate services for up to 21 months. The model is not just emergency shelter; it is intended to be a longer, more supportive bridge toward self-sufficiency. Required or core service expectations include adult supervision in a stable living environment, life skills and interpersonal skill development (for example, budgeting, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, and daily living routines), career counseling and job readiness or job skills support, counseling services, and medical care when appropriate. The intent is to help youth build practical capacity, improve well-being, and move toward stable housing and independence.
Maternity Group Homes provide the same foundational transitional living services as a TLP, but they are specifically tailored for pregnant and parenting youth. In addition to the standard housing and supportive-service package, MGH projects must provide parenting instruction and child care supports, recognizing that parenting responsibilities create additional barriers to education, employment, and housing stability. The announcement also highlights a range of supportive services that programs may offer in both models, including transportation assistance and health-related supports such as family planning, comprehensive sex education, and pregnancy prevention services. In practice, these services are meant to reduce crisis cycling, support healthy decision-making, and strengthen protective factors for both young parents and their children.
The funding parameters in the source data indicate an estimated total funding amount of $16,200,000 with an expected 82 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning award recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources in line with the program rules described in the full announcement and the underlying statutory requirements. Applications were posted May 11, 2012, and were due July 10, 2012, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on August 9, 2012.
Eligibility is broadly available to public and nonprofit private entities, including state and local governments and coordinated networks of such entities. The list of eligible applicant types includes city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribes are also listed as eligible in the provided data. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet all eligibility requirements. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHY Act) referenced in the eligibility section, and individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
A key competitive priority reflected in the eligibility narrative is demonstrated experience serving runaway, homeless, or street youth. The FOA indicates that, consistent with RHY Act section 311, priority in selection will be given to entities with relevant shelter and service-delivery experience for this population. Applicants were required to describe and substantiate that experience within the application (specifically referenced as Section V.1, Organizational Profiles II), and the scoring note suggests this factor could contribute up to three points, which is the maximum allotted for that criterion. This highlights that the program is looking for applicants that already understand RHY needs and can operate safely and effectively, rather than organizations attempting to build capacity from scratch without a track record.
For applicants needing assistance, the contact information provided points to the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov), particularly for issues accessing the full announcement or handling submission-related challenges. The full announcement link is referenced in the source data as the place to find complete requirements, including detailed program expectations, match requirements, allowable costs, performance reporting, and application and review criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes funding opportunity?
This opportunity (HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CX 0289) is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It is tied to CFDA 93.550, Transitional Living for Homeless Youth, and falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity area.
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support community-based programs that provide longer-term, supervised housing and supportive services to runaway and homeless youth (RHY). The emphasis is on stabilizing young people and reducing the likelihood they will be pulled into systems such as law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice simply because they do not have safe housing and support.
What program models were included under this announcement?
FYSB sought applications for two closely related models: Transitional Living Programs (TLP) and Maternity Group Homes (MGH).
What is a Transitional Living Program (TLP) under this opportunity?
A TLP is designed to provide a safe and appropriate place to live along with structured, developmentally appropriate services for up to 21 months. It is not an emergency shelter model; it is intended as a longer, supportive bridge toward self-sufficiency.
How long can youth be served in a TLP?
The announcement describes TLP services as available for up to 21 months.
What core services are expected in a TLP?
Core expectations described include: adult supervision in a stable living environment; life skills and interpersonal skill development (such as budgeting, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, and daily living routines); career counseling and job readiness or job skills support; counseling services; and medical care when appropriate.
What is a Maternity Group Home (MGH) under this opportunity?
MGH projects provide the same foundational transitional living services as a TLP, but they are specifically tailored for pregnant and parenting youth. They are meant to address the additional barriers young parents face related to education, employment, and housing stability.
What additional services are required or emphasized for Maternity Group Homes?
In addition to standard transitional living housing and supportive services, MGH projects must provide parenting instruction and child care supports.
Are supportive services like transportation or health education included in the program concept?
Yes. The announcement highlights that programs may offer supportive services in both models, including transportation assistance and health-related supports such as family planning, comprehensive sex education, and pregnancy prevention services.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The source data indicates an estimated total funding amount of $16,200,000.
How many awards were expected?
The competition anticipated 82 awards.
What was the anticipated award size range?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources in line with the program rules described in the full announcement and underlying statutory requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly available to public and nonprofit private entities, including state and local governments and coordinated networks of such entities. Eligible applicant types listed include: city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribes are also listed as eligible in the provided data. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet eligibility requirements.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHY Act) referenced in the eligibility section.
Can individuals apply for this funding?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities or sole proprietorships eligible?
No. Foreign entities and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
Did the announcement include competitive or selection priorities?
Yes. A key competitive priority reflected in the eligibility narrative is demonstrated experience serving runaway, homeless, or street youth.
How important is prior experience serving runaway and homeless youth?
The FOA states that, consistent with RHY Act section 311, priority in selection will be given to entities with relevant shelter and service-delivery experience for runaway, homeless, or street youth. Applicants were required to describe and substantiate that experience in the application (referenced as Section V.1, Organizational Profiles II). The scoring note indicates this factor could contribute up to three points, which is the maximum allotted for that criterion.
When was the application posted and when was it due?
Applications were posted May 11, 2012, and were due July 10, 2012.
What time was the application due on the due date?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 10, 2012.
Was this funding opportunity archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on August 9, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and detailed rules?
The full announcement link referenced in the source data is where applicants would find complete requirements, including detailed program expectations, match requirements, allowable costs, performance reporting, and application and review criteria.
Who should applicants contact for submission or access issues?
For assistance (including issues accessing the full announcement or handling submission-related challenges), the provided contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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