A Guide to Gender Identity Terms
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In recognition of Pride Month, NPR and GLAAD have released “A Guide to Gender Identity Terms”. This glossary is not exhaustive but is intended to promote courtesy and acceptance. In addition to the glossary, there is also a Q&A on the importance of proper pronoun usage.
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Runaway and Homeless Youth Street Outreach Program Funding Opportunity Announcement Available
National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is pleased to share the release of the 2021 Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Street Outreach Program (SOP) funding opportunity announcement (FOA). All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 21, 2021. This funding opportunity is for a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget cycles.
The Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families' Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announces the availability of funds under the Street Outreach Program. The purpose of the SOP is to provide street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to or are at risk of being subjected to sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitation, and severe forms of human trafficking in persons. These services, targeted in areas where street youth congregate, are designed to assist such youth in making healthy choices and providing them access to shelter as well as basic needs, including food, hygiene packages and information on a range of available services.
Funding opportunity number: HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-YO-1926
Application due date: June 21, 2021
Read the SOP FOA here: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/index.cfm?switch=foa&fon=HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-YO-1926
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Runaway and Homeless Youth Basic Center Program Funding Opportunity Announcement Available
National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is pleased to share the release of the 2021 Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Basic Center Program (BCP) funding opportunity announcement (FOA). All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 21, 2021. This funding opportunity is for a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget cycles.
The Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families' Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announces the availability of funds under the BCP. The purpose of BCP is to provide emergency shelter and counseling services to youth who have left home without permission of their parents or guardians, have been forced to leave home, or other homeless youth who might otherwise end up in the law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems.
BCPs work to establish or strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. BCPs provide youth under 18 years of age with emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling and referrals for health care. BCPs can provide up to 21 days of shelter for youth and seeks to reunite young people with their families, whenever possible, or to locate appropriate alternative placements. Additional services may include: street-based services; home-based services for families with youth at risk of separation from the family; drug abuse education and prevention services; and at the request of runaway and homeless youth, testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
Funding opportunity number: HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-CY-1923
Application due date: June 21, 2021
Read the BCP FOA here: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-CY-1923
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Runaway and Homeless Youth Transitional Living Program Funding Opportunity Announcement Available
National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is pleased to share the release of the 2021 Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Transitional Living Program (TLP) funding opportunity announcement (FOA). All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 28, 2021. This funding opportunity is for a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget cycles.
The Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families' Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announces the availability of funds under the TLP. The Purpose of FYSB’s TLP grant program is to implement, enhance, and/or support effective strategies for successful transition to sustainable living for runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 and/or pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent child(ren). Projects must provide safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for up to 18 months and, under extenuating circumstances, can be extended to 21 months and provide comprehensive services that support the transition of homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Through the provision of shelter and an array of comprehensive services, TLP youth will realize improvements in four core outcome areas (i.e., safe and stable housing, education/employment, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being).
Funding opportunity number: HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-CX-1905
Application due date: June 28, 2021
Read the TLP FOA here: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/index.cfm?switch=foa&fon=HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-CX-1905
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Runaway and Homeless Youth Maternity Group Home Program Funding Opportunity Announcement Available
National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is pleased to share the release of the 2021 Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Maternity Group Home (MGH) funding opportunity announcement (FOA). All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 18, 2021. This funding opportunity is for a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget cycles.
The purpose of FYSB’s MGH program is to provide 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).
Funding opportunity number: HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-YZ-1904
Application due date: June 18, 2021
Read the MGH FOA here: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-YZ-1904
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Grant support services are available exclusively to all NSPN organizational members. Members utilizing grant support services will have access to:
- Recorded webinars breaking down details of each funding opportunity announcement
- Weekly support calls with a nationally recognized grants professional and other NSPN members to address questions or responses regarding the funding opportunity announcement
- Unlimited individual consultation for you and your development team regarding your application
- Professional review of your completed draft and, when time permits, based on submission deadline, a second review upon completion of edits
- Consultation regarding the comments you receive post-funding announcement
Weekly support calls will begin on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. Call-in information and access to the webinar, once published, will be available on the member Support Center.
If you would like to verify your membership status or need assistance, contact the NSPN Membership team at [email protected]. You may also visit www.nspnetwork.org/grant-support-services to learn more.
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