Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ACYF YO 0044
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program is designed to fund street-based outreach and engagement services for runaway, homeless, and street-involved youth, especially those who have experienced sexual abuse or who are currently facing, or at heightened risk of facing, prostitution, sexual exploitation, or severe forms of human trafficking. The core idea is to meet young people where they are, in the locations and at the times when street youth typically congregate, and to connect them quickly to safety, essentials, and longer-term supports.
Funded projects are expected to provide direct, street-level services that help youth reduce harm, make safer and healthier choices, and access pathways out of exploitation and instability. This includes practical, immediate assistance such as food and hygiene supplies, along with targeted information and referrals to a broader range of available services. A major emphasis is on bridging youth from the street to safer options, including access to emergency shelter or more stable housing, and connecting them to supportive resources that can address trauma, exploitation, and basic survival needs. The SOP model generally prioritizes low-barrier engagement, relationship-building, and rapid linkage to services, recognizing that youth affected by exploitation and trafficking often have urgent needs and may be distrustful of traditional systems.
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit entities, with an important restriction that applicants cannot be part of the juvenile justice system. For-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible. Private institutions of higher education may apply only if they are nonprofit entities. The announcement also makes clear that applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review and funding consideration. Within those boundaries, faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they otherwise meet the stated eligibility requirements. The eligible applicant categories listed include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories).
Key funding details include an award ceiling of $200,000 per award and an expectation of approximately 20 awards. The opportunity is identified as HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YO-0044 and is associated with CFDA number 93.557 under the broader activity area of Income Security and Social Services. The original application closing date is August 17, 2026, and the opportunity record indicates a creation date of July 23, 2026.Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ACYF YO 0044
- The Administration for Children Families - ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Street Outreach Program (SOP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.557.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-17. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 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.
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Street Outreach Program (SOP) Grant FAQs
What is the Street Outreach Program (SOP) grant?
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What is the purpose of the SOP grant?
The SOP is designed to fund street-based outreach and engagement services for runaway, homeless, and street-involved youth, especially youth who have experienced sexual abuse or who are currently facing, or at heightened risk of facing, prostitution, sexual exploitation, or severe forms of human trafficking.
Who is the primary population this program aims to serve?
The program focuses on runaway, homeless, and street-involved youth, with particular emphasis on youth impacted by sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, prostitution, and severe forms of human trafficking, including youth at elevated risk of these harms.
What does "street-based outreach" mean in this grant context?
Street-based outreach means meeting young people where they are, in the locations and at the times when street youth typically congregate, and engaging them directly to connect them quickly to safety, essentials, and longer-term supports.
What kinds of activities are funded under SOP?
Funded projects are expected to provide direct, street-level services that help youth reduce harm, make safer and healthier choices, and access pathways out of exploitation and instability.
What types of direct services are expected from funded projects?
Expected direct services include practical, immediate assistance such as food and hygiene supplies, along with targeted information and referrals to a broader range of available services.
Does the program emphasize connections to shelter or housing?
Yes. A major emphasis is on bridging youth from the street to safer options, including access to emergency shelter or more stable housing, and connecting them to supportive resources that address trauma, exploitation, and basic survival needs.
What approach does SOP prioritize when engaging youth?
The SOP model generally prioritizes low-barrier engagement, relationship-building, and rapid linkage to services, recognizing that youth affected by exploitation and trafficking often have urgent needs and may be distrustful of traditional systems.
Which federal agency and offices administer this opportunity?
This opportunity is from HHS and administered by ACF, within ACYF, through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit entities, with the restriction that applicants cannot be part of the juvenile justice system.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible.
Can a private college or university apply?
Private institutions of higher education may apply only if they are nonprofit entities.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review and funding consideration.
Are federal entities eligible to apply?
No. Federal entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review and funding consideration.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review and funding consideration.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Are community organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Community organizations are eligible as long as they otherwise meet the stated eligibility requirements.
What types of public entities are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible public entities listed include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicant categories include Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations.
What types of nonprofit organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicant categories include nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories).
Is there any specific eligibility restriction mentioned?
Yes. Applicants cannot be part of the juvenile justice system.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per award.
How many awards are expected?
Approximately 20 awards are expected.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity is identified as HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YO-0044.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.557.
What broader activity area is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is listed under the broader activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is August 17, 2026.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record indicates a creation date of July 23, 2026.
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