# Maternity Group Home Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2022-acf-acyf-yz-0063-maternity-group-home-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/335493

> Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 28 awards worth $6.9 million in total. Applications closed on June 27, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2022-ACF-ACYF-YZ-0063 |
| Agency | Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 27, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 28 |
| Total funding | $6.9 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.550 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

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 grants under this funding announcement, 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 competitive 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.

## What the grant funds

The Maternity Group Home (MGH) program provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter only for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 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 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).

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2022-ACF-ACYF-YZ-0063 still open?

No. It closed on June 27, 2022.

### Who can apply for Maternity Group Home Program?

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Maternity Group Home Program?

Closed June 27, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $6.9 million in total across about 28 awards.

### Who has won Transitional Living for Homeless Youth grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Volunteers of America of Los Angeles, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Seasons of Change Inc. The program made 555 awards worth $256 million in that time.