Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes
Post Date
September 27th 2013
Application Due Date
January 15th 2014
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Funding Opportunity Number
HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CX-0567
CFDA Number(s)
93.550
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Grant
Funding Activity Categories
Income Security and Social Services
Number of Awards
31
Eligibility Categories
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
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. Current TLP grantees with grants that expire on or after March 31, 2014, but before the end of FY 2014, are eligible to apply for funds through this FOA for projects that are in the same service area and/or serving the same target population as their current grant. If competitively selected, an adjustment will be made to the start date of the FY 2014 grant to ensure that there is no overlap in funding with the existing grant. 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. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$6000000
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Award Range:
$100000 - $200000
Grant Description
The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) through the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and for Maternity Group Homes (MGH) provide an alternative to involving RHY in the law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems. Each TLP must provide a safe and appropriate shelter for up to 21 months of services with adult supervision, life and interpersonal skill building, career counseling and job skills, counseling, and medical care as appropriate. MGHs provide the same services as a TLP in addition to providing parenting instructions and child care. Other services that are offered include, but are not limited to, transportation, family planning, abstinence education and pregnancy prevention services.
Contact Information
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Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
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Office:
Administration for Children and Families
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Agency Contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
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Agency Mailing Address:
ACF Applications Help Desk
- Agency Email Address:
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Location:
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
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More Information:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CX-0567
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