Street Outreach Program (SOP)

About this funding opportunity

The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides 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 or stable housing, as well as basic needs, including food, hygiene packages, and information on a range of available services. This NOFO is modified. NOFO was missing Disqualifying Factors. Modified NOFO includes factors disqualifying an application to include: Disqualifying factors We will review your application to make sure it meets these responsiveness requirements. We won't consider an application that: Requests funding above the award ceiling. Is submitted after the deadline. Is from an individual, including a sole proprietorship, or a foreign entity. Is received in paper format that didn't have a previously approved exemption from ACF.

Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Funding amount

This grant provides $100K-$200K in funding, up to $200K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 17, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Public Authorities
• NGOs
• University

Eligibility

Please note:Public and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply unless you are part of the juvenile justice system. For-profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be non-profit entities Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, 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 for awards under this funding opportunity.

Agency

Street Outreach Program (SOP) is administered by Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (FYSB), listed via Grants.gov.