This grant from a Department focused on youth services aims to establish and support Maternity Group Home (MGH) programs. These programs offer vital street-based outreach, safe, stable, and appropriate shelter, and comprehensive services for pregnant and/or parenting youth aged 16 to under 22, along with their dependent children. Services can extend for up to 21 months, ensuring the safety and well-being of both youth and children through specific facility standards. MGH provides essential education in parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, and health and nutrition. This initiative, building on Transitional Living Program services, seeks to improve four core youth outcome areas, promoting long-term economic independence and holistic well-being for young parents and their families.
Opportunity ID: 355602
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-YZ-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maternity Group Home |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 23 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.550 — Transitional Living for Homeless Youth |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,142,259 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply unless you are part of the juvenile justice system.For-profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be nonprofit entities.Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships and foreign entities, are not eligible and will be disqualified. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children & Families – ACYF/FYSB |
| Description: | The Maternity Group Home (MGH) program provides street-based outreach, safe, stable, and appropriate shelter, and comprehensive services for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent child(ren) for 18 months and, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Service providers must accommodate the needs and safety of the dependent children to include facility safety standards for infants and children on the premises. MGH services include, but are not limited to, parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, and health and nutrition education, in addition to the required services provided under the Transitional Living Program to help MGH youth realize improvements in four core outcome areas. The MGH combination of shelter and services is designed to promote long-term, economic independence to ensure the well-being of the youth and their child(ren). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tim D. Joyce
timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov Email:timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 355602 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> hhs-2025-acf-acyf-yz-0005_rev4.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tim D. Joyce timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov Email: timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.550 | HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-FYSB-YZ-0107 | Maternity Group Home | PKG00291160 | Jul 09, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355602 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355602 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
355602 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355602 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355602 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355602 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355602 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355602 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
355602 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
355602 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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