Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life)
ID: 355695Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OFA (HHS-ACF-OFA)

Award Range

$400K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a competitive grant opportunity titled "Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life)" aimed at promoting healthy relationship skills among youth aged 14 to 24. This program seeks to provide comprehensive services, including marriage education, parenting skills, and financial management, to support young individuals in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on socio-emotional development and addressing economic disparities. The total funding available for this initiative is approximately $23.1 million, with individual awards ranging from $400,000 to $1.25 million over a five-year project period. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 29, 2025, and can reach out to Toya Joyner at ofa@grantreview.org for further information.

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    The Office of Family Assistance has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life) program, aimed at fostering healthy relationship skills among youths aged 14 to 24. With a funding pool of $22 million, the program is designed to offer comprehensive services, including marriage education, parenting skills, and financial management, to support youth in transitioning to adulthood. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, with specific financial awards ranging from $400,000 to $1.25 million across a five-year project period. Projects must include at least 12 hours of curriculum-based workshops, targeting skills in healthy relationships and socio-emotional development, while also addressing issues like domestic violence and youth’s economic disparities. Applications are due by July 29, 2025, with requirements for registration on SAM.gov and Grants.gov. The program emphasizes collaborative partnerships and requires rigorous tracking of participants’ progress. The awarded projects will undergo continuous quality improvement and data reporting through a designated system, ensuring alignment with federal goals and accountability in achieving positive youth outcomes.
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