Transitional Living Program Special Population Demonstration Project: LGBTQ Runaway and Homeless Youth and Young Adults Who Have Left Foster Care After Age 18
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Transitional Living Program Special Population Demonstration Project: LGBTQ Runaway and Homeless Youth and Young Adults Who Have Left Foster Care After Age 18: The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announces a 24 month demonstration project period to implement, enhance, and/or support a framework or model to promote the effective transition from homeless youth to self-sufficient young adults. The target populations are LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness between the ages of 16 to 21 and young adults who have left foster care after the age of 18 up to age 21, but may need alternative housing and services. Based on an assessment of community needs, prospective applicants may choose which population to serve or serve both.
| Federal Grant Title: | Transitional Living Program Special Population Demonstration Project: LGBTQ Runaway and Homeless Youth and Young Adults Who Have Left Foster Care After Age 18 |
| Federal Agency Name: | Administration for Children Families ACYF FYSB |
| Grant Categories: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-LG-1185 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 323364 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Transitional Living for Homeless Youth |
| Current Application Deadline: | Aug 1, 2016 Electronically submitted applications |
| Original Application Deadline: | Aug 1, 2016 Electronically submitted applications |
| Posted Date: | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $625,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- County governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments - Additional Information on Eligibility
- In accordance with Section 343 of the Runaway Homeless Youth Act, the Secretary may make grants to States, localities, and private entities (and combinations of such entities). In selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under this Funding Opportunity Annoucement, priority will be given to applicants who have experience working with runaway and homeless youth as required by the RHY Act. Additionally, ACF ensures that the applicants selected represent diverse geographic regions of the United States. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http: //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-LG-1185
- Grant Announcement Contact
- ACF Applications Help Desk
[email protected]
ACF Applications Help Desk
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 202-690-7110