Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 ACF ACYF CX 0064
Apply for HHS 2009 ACF ACYF CX 0064
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transitional Living/Maternity Group Homes for Runaway and Homeless Youth" 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 21, 2008 and posted on Jul 21, 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 $12,000,000.00 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 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Additional eligibility types Local Governments Regional Organizations U.S. Territory or Possession Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Hispanic Serving Institutions Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Transitional Living/Maternity Group Homes for Runaway and Homeless Youth opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run 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 its Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It was offered under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 through 5752) and focused on reducing and addressing runaway and homeless youth (RHY) problems by funding community-based transitional housing and supportive services. The core idea is to give young people stable, supervised housing and practical supports so they do not have to cycle through systems like law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice simply because they lack a safe place to live.
Funding supported two closely related program models: the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and Maternity Group Homes (MGH). TLP projects were expected to provide safe and appropriate shelter paired with up to 18 months of services and adult supervision. Beyond housing, TLP services emphasized skill building and long-term stability, including life skills and interpersonal skills, career counseling and job readiness supports, counseling services, and medical care when appropriate. The goal was not only to meet immediate needs, but to help participants build the capacity to live independently and safely, maintain relationships, and move toward education and employment.
Maternity Group Homes were described as specialized transitional living programs designed specifically for pregnant and/or parenting youth and their children. In addition to the standard transitional living structure, MGH projects were expected to deliver parenting instruction and supports that reflect the day-to-day realities of caring for an infant or child while still being a young person. The required or highlighted services included child care, transportation assistance, family budgeting education, nutrition and health services, family planning, abstinence education, and pregnancy prevention services. In practice, these homes are meant to stabilize both the youth and the child, reduce risks associated with homelessness, and strengthen parenting capacity while the youth works toward self-sufficiency.
This competition (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2009 ACF ACYF CX 0064; CFDA 93.550 Transitional Living for Homeless Youth) anticipated making about 80 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $12,000,000. Individual awards were capped at $200,000 (award ceiling), with an award floor listed as $0. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility was broad and included many public and nonprofit entities positioned to operate housing and youth services. Eligible applicants included state, county, and city/township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations and tribally designated organizations; U.S. territories and possessions; regional organizations; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified). The notice also made clear that faith-based and community organizations could apply, while foreign entities were not eligible.
Key dates tied to the original posting show it was released on July 21, 2008, with an application deadline of August 25, 2008, and an archive date of September 24, 2008. For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, applications needed to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The full announcement and technical details were available through an ACF link, and the listed contact for access issues was Kelli Matson Geist (fysb@dixongroup.com).
FAQs: Transitional Living/Maternity Group Homes for Runaway and Homeless Youth (HHS/ACF/ACYF/FYSB)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and its Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It was offered under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 through 5752) to reduce and address runaway and homeless youth (RHY) problems by funding community-based transitional housing and supportive services.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal was to provide young people with stable, supervised housing and practical supports so they would not have to cycle through systems such as law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice simply because they lack a safe place to live. The program emphasized both immediate stability and longer-term self-sufficiency.
What program models were funded under this opportunity?
Funding supported two closely related program models: the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and Maternity Group Homes (MGH).
What is the Transitional Living Program (TLP) under this grant?
TLP projects were expected to provide safe and appropriate shelter paired with up to 18 months of services and adult supervision. Services were designed to help youth build skills and stability so they can live independently and safely over time.
How long could youth receive services in the Transitional Living Program (TLP)?
TLP projects were expected to provide up to 18 months of services in addition to supervised, stable housing.
What kinds of supportive services were emphasized for TLP projects?
Beyond housing, TLP services emphasized skill building and long-term stability, including life skills and interpersonal skills, career counseling and job readiness supports, counseling services, and medical care when appropriate. The intent was to support education and employment progress and strengthen the ability to maintain relationships and live safely.
What is a Maternity Group Home (MGH) in this opportunity?
Maternity Group Homes were described as specialized transitional living programs designed specifically for pregnant and/or parenting youth and their children. They follow the transitional living structure while adding services that reflect the realities of parenting while still being a young person.
Who were Maternity Group Homes (MGH) designed to serve?
MGH projects were designed to serve pregnant and/or parenting youth and their children.
What services were required or highlighted for Maternity Group Homes (MGH)?
MGH projects were expected to provide parenting instruction and supports. Services highlighted in the opportunity included child care, transportation assistance, family budgeting education, nutrition and health services, family planning, abstinence education, and pregnancy prevention services.
What outcomes were MGH projects intended to support?
In practice, these homes were meant to stabilize both the youth and the child, reduce risks associated with homelessness, and strengthen parenting capacity while the youth works toward self-sufficiency.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this competition was HHS 2009 ACF ACYF CX 0064.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The notice listed CFDA 93.550, Transitional Living for Homeless Youth.
How many awards were anticipated?
The competition anticipated making about 80 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $12,000,000.
What was the maximum amount per award?
Individual awards were capped at $200,000 (the award ceiling).
What was the minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: state, county, and city/township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations and tribally designated organizations; U.S. territories and possessions; regional organizations; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified).
Could faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. The notice made clear that faith-based and community organizations could apply.
Were foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity stated that foreign entities were not eligible.
When was the opportunity released?
The original posting showed a release date of July 21, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was August 25, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was September 24, 2008.
What was the submission deadline time for electronic applications via Grants.gov?
For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, applications needed to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and technical details?
The full announcement and technical details were available through an ACF link referenced in the notice.
Who was the contact for access issues mentioned in the notice?
The listed contact for access issues was Kelli Matson Geist, and the email provided was fysb@dixongroup.com.
What legal authority was referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 through 5752).
What is the basic approach this grant funded to address runaway and homeless youth needs?
The approach focused on funding community-based transitional housing combined with supportive services, emphasizing supervised, stable living arrangements and skill-building supports intended to improve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
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