This grant supports the Maternity Group Home (MGH) Program, offering safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth (ages 16 to under 22) and their dependent children. Specifically designed for those experiencing homelessness or who have run away, the program provides housing for 18 to 21 months, with strict requirements to ensure the safety and needs of the dependent children are met. Beyond shelter, MGH delivers comprehensive services, including essential parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, and health and nutrition education. These services, combined with those typically provided under the Transitional Living Program, collectively aim to promote long-term economic independence and significantly improve the overall well-being of the youth and their children, ensuring a stable and self-sufficient future.
Opportunity ID: 350191
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-ACYF-YZ-0042 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Maternity Group Home Program |
| 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.550 — Transitional Living for Homeless Youth |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2024 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: | Jun 07, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,132,512 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include public and non-profit private agencies and coordinated networks of such entities. For-profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be non-profit entities. In selecting eligible applicants to receive awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), priority will be given to public and non-profit, private agencies that have experience in providing services to runaway, homeless, and street youth. 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 safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth and young adults ages 16 to under 22 who have runaway or are experiencing homelessness, and their dependent child(ren), for 18 months and, under extenuating circumstances, up to 21 months. Service providers must accommodate for 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 and young adults 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 Joyce
timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov Email:timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350191 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY2024 Maternity Group Home NOFO -final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tim 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-2024-ACF-ACYF-YZ-0042 | FY 2024 Maternity Group Home Program | PKG00285743 | Apr 04, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350191 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350191 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
350191 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350191 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350191 SF424B-1.1.pdf
350191 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
350191 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350191 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
350191 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350191 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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