By: Tori Foster
Tori Foster is a Managing Director at McAllister & Quinn, where she helps nonprofit organizations identify and secure federal, state, and private grant funding. She specializes in youth and community programs, with extensive experience pursuing funding opportunities through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and related agencies. Tori provides expert support in grant prospecting, strategic planning, and proposal development to help nonprofits implement impactful programs such as Transitional Living Programs (TLP) and wraparound services for at-risk and vulnerable populations.
Federally Funded Grant Opportunity Available for Nonprofits Serving At-Risk Youth. Is Your Nonprofit Eligible?
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is accepting applications for its Transitional Living Program (TLP), a major federal grant opportunity to support homeless and at-risk youth.
With 67 federally funded grant awards expected and up to $1,050,000 million per grantee, this is a powerful chance for nonprofits to scale impact, expand housing options, and improve long-term outcomes for youth ages 16 to 21.
What Is the Transitional Living Program Grant?
TLP grants fund long-term, supportive housing and services for youth who:
- Have run away from home
- Are homeless or unstably housed
- Have no safe place to live
These grant-funded programs help youth transition to adulthood with safe shelter and wraparound services.
Federally Funded Grant programs may include (or refer to services for):
- Safe housing: Supervised apartments, group homes, or host-family models
- Life skills training: Budgeting, cooking, parenting, and more
- Education and employment support: GED prep, college/vocational training
- Mental health care and counseling: Individual and group services
- Physical health care: Exams, emergency treatment, and referrals
ACF TLP Application Deadline:
Eligible nonprofits have until July 23, 2025, to submit applications to the ACF to be considered
Why Nonprofits Should Apply to the Transitional Living Program Grant
Federal Funding and Support for Nonprofits
TLP provides financial and technical assistance, helping your organization create lasting, impactful programs for homeless youth.
With homeless rates among unaccompanied youth rising, TLP funding enables nonprofits to meet urgent needs.
Strengthen Partnerships and Programs
The grant encourages collaboration with local agencies and community groups, boosting your network and enhancing service delivery to vulnerable youth.
Apply with Confidence: Expert Federal Grant Writing for Nonprofits
We expect ACF to release the HMRF grants during the Summer of 2025. ACF recently released other grant opportunities, and we’ve noted shorter periods between the release of the funding announcement and the deadline for submission, sometimes as short as two weeks. For the rest of this fiscal year, we recommend preparing applications in advance to allow for quicker windows of opportunity.
While the two-week turnaround time is unprecedented, McAllister & Quinn has been working with clients on program design and drafts for months, and we’ve well-positioned our clients to be successful. Contact McAllister & Quinn’s Nonprofit and Public Agencies Practice to schedule a free consultation about applying and to learn about other grants your organization might be eligible for.
More Resources for Applying to the Transitional Living Program
Learn about McAllister & Quinn’s other grant services for nonprofit organizations.
