FY24 Street Outreach Program
ID: 349749Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (HHS-ACF-FYSB)

Award Range

$90K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349749
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) is offering a funding opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2024 Street Outreach Program (SOP) aimed at providing essential services to runaway, homeless, and street youth at risk of abuse and trafficking. The program seeks to support public and non-profit organizations, local governments, and Native American tribes in delivering outreach services, emergency shelter access, and referrals, emphasizing a trauma-informed and equitable approach to service delivery. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $6.7 million, the ACF plans to award around 45 grants, with individual awards ranging from $90,000 to $150,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 7, 2024, and can contact Amanda Persad at amanda.persad@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amanda.persad@acf.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY24.pdf
    The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announces a funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2024 Street Outreach Program (SOP) targeting youth experiencing homelessness or leaving home due to crisis. Applications are due by June 7, 2024, with approximately $4.58 million available for grants, supporting up to 31 awardees. Eligible entities include public and nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Native American tribes, while for-profit organizations are excluded. The program aims to provide outreach services, emergency shelter access, and referrals to support youth at risk of abuse and trafficking, emphasizing a trauma-informed and equitable approach. Applicants must outline their strategies for street engagement, collaboration with shelters, and provide a comprehensive plan for service delivery, including harm reduction measures. Additionally, applications should detail project sustainability, performance evaluation, and organizational capacity. Funds cannot be used for construction or major renovations, and a 10% cost-sharing commitment is required. A pre-application webinar is scheduled for May 1, 2024, to clarify project details and the application process. Successful applicants will be notified by August 30, 2024, with funding commencing on September 30, 2024.
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