Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government and tribal agencies to provide community-based counseling and short-term shelter services for homeless and runaway youth (under 18 years). Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The vision of the program is to establish and/or strengthen community-based projects that meet the immediate needs of youth who have run away or have left home without permission, youth experiencing homelessness, and youth living on the street through the provisions of temporary shelter and services that encourage family reunification, when in the best interest of the youth.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) supports organizations and communities that work every day to end youth homelessness, adolescent pregnancy, and domestic violence. FYSB’s Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program is accepting applications for the Basic Center Program (BCP). The purpose of the BCP is to provide emergency shelter and counseling services to runaway and homeless youth, under the age of 18, who have left home without permission of their parents or guardians; have been forced to leave their home; cannot live safely with a parent, legal guardian, or relative; have no other safe alternative living arrangement; or other homeless youth who might otherwise end up in contact with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems.
Project Requirements can be found starting on page 5 of the FOA. See Attached Files, below.
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Special district governments
State governments
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Public and nonprofit entities and combinations of such entities are eligible to apply unless they are part of the juvenile justice system. For-profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be non-profit entities. In selecting applications for award under this NOFO, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible applicants who have demonstrated experience in providing services to runaway and homeless youth.
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Ineligible
Funding Restrictions can be found on page 44 of the FOA. See Attached Files, below.
Pre-Application Information
Application Due Date: 06/09/2023
The deadline for electronic application submission is 11:59 pm ET.
All applicants must have a UEI and an active registration with SAM (https://www.sam.gov) prior to applying to a funding opportunity.
Recipients must provide at least 10 percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved cost of the project is the sum of the ACF (federal) share and the non-federal share. The non-federal share may be met by cash or in-kind contributions, although recipients are encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
To view a list of application documents, go to the Package tab (press Preview) on the Grants.gov page above.
Additional Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$22,414,392
Number of Grants
90
Estimated Size of Grant
Award Ceiling: $200,000 Per Budget Period
Award Floor: $50,000 Per Budget Period
Average Projected Award Amount: $200,000 Per Project Period
Term of Contract
Anticipated Project Start Date: 09/29/2023
Length of Project Period: 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods
Contact Information
Program Office Contact:
Gloria Watkins
Administration for Children and Families
Administration on Children, Youth and Families
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Mary E. Switzer Building
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: (202) 205-9546
Email: Gloria.Watkins@ACF.hhs.gov
Office of Grants Management Contact
Katrina Morgan
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Grants Management
Mary E. Switzer Building, Room 3204
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: (202) 401-5127
Email: katrina.Morgan@acf.hhs.gov
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.
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