Maternity Group Home

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families’ Family and Youth Services Bureau (ACYF/FYSB), is forecasting the release of the Maternity Group Home (MGH) funding opportunity. This program is structured to provide safe, stable, and appropriate shelter combined with supportive services for pregnant and/or parenting youth aged 16 to under 22, along with their dependent children. The MGH program aligns with the Transitional Living Program framework and is designed to promote long-term economic independence and the overall well-being of both the young parents and their children. The primary purpose of the MGH program is to offer shelter for up to 18 months, extendable to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Service providers must ensure that facilities meet safety standards suitable for infants and children. Additionally, comprehensive services must be delivered, including parenting skills development, child development education, family budgeting instruction, and health and nutrition education. These services are intended to support improvements in four core outcome areas for participating youth. The funding opportunity will make available an estimated total of $8,046,000, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. It is expected that 32 awards will be granted. Public and nonprofit entities, excluding those affiliated with the juvenile justice system, are eligible to apply. For-profit organizations, individuals, and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants include various government entities, public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education, housing authorities, and tribal organizations. Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically by July 30, 2025, no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. The estimated posting date for the funding opportunity is June 16, 2025, with an anticipated award date of August 29, 2025, and project start date of September 30, 2025. Cost sharing or matching is required for this program. Applications must adhere to the eligibility criteria specified and should detail how proposed programs will fulfill the objectives of the MGH initiative. Specific application questions are not provided in this forecast but are expected to include information about services provided, organizational capacity, and alignment with program goals. For further information, applicants can contact Tim D. Joyce at 202-401-3438 or via email at timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov.