Transitional Living Program | HHS 2022 ACF ACYF CX 0061

Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2022 ACF ACYF CX 0061

The Transitional Living Program (TLP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program is designed to help runaway and homeless youth by funding organizations that can provide safe, stable, and age-appropriate transitional housing combined with robust supportive services. The focus is on young people ages 16 up to (but not including) 22 who need a reliable place to live while they build the skills, stability, and support networks required for long-term independence.

At the center of the opportunity is the expectation that funded TLP projects will offer not only shelter, but a comprehensive set of services that actively move participants toward self-sufficiency. Youth may generally stay in transitional housing for up to 18 months, with the possibility of an extension up to 21 months in extenuating circumstances. This length of stay reflects the reality that young people experiencing homelessness often need sustained, structured support to complete education goals, secure employment, address health and behavioral health needs, and establish a stable housing plan they can maintain after exiting the program.

TLP-funded services are intended to produce measurable improvements across four core outcome areas. First is safe and stable housing, meaning participants should be safer during enrollment and leave with a realistic path to continued housing stability. Second is education and employment, emphasizing progress in school enrollment, completion, job readiness, job placement, and/or career advancement. Third is permanent connections, which refers to building and strengthening supportive, lasting relationships with caring adults, family members when safe and appropriate, mentors, and community supports. Fourth is social and emotional well-being, which includes improvements in coping skills, mental health stability, life skills, and overall functioning that helps youth navigate adulthood successfully.

The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2022-ACF-ACYF-CX-0061 and is associated with Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.550 under the broader category of Income Security and Social Services. The funding instrument is a grant, and the maximum award amount listed is $250,000. The announcement anticipated making about 83 awards, indicating a sizable national footprint and the likelihood of multiple funded projects across different regions and community contexts.

Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and nonprofit entities capable of operating youth housing and service programs. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The listing also includes an “Others” category, with the expectation that applicants consult the full notice for any additional eligibility details or clarifications.

From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted with a creation date of April 22, 2022, and an original application due date of June 23, 2022. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Overall, the grant is aimed at strengthening community capacity to provide transitional housing and coordinated supportive services that help runaway and homeless youth move from crisis and instability to long-term independence, stability, and connection.

• The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children Families - ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transitional Living Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.550.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 83 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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