National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
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National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program: The Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth will award one cooperative agreement on a competitive basis for a period of three years to operate the National Communication System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. The NCS is a dedicated toll-free, US national communication system that provides information, referral services, crisis intervention, prevention approaches, and other supportive services to vulnerable, at-risk, and runaway and homeless youth, and their families or legal guardians. The purpose of the NCS is to a) prevent youth from running away and becoming homeless, b) link youth with a family member or guardian, and/or an available resource that can provide and/or assist the youth in acquiring needed services, and c) increase prevention education to reduce runaway incidents and youth homelessness.
| Federal Grant Title: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (HHS-ACF-FYSB) |
| Grant Categories: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0160 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 93.623 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | August 19th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | August 19th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | July 21st, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | July 21st, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | August 31st, 2025 |
| Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,800,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | July 21st, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - 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 - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- In accordance with section 331 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act, priority will be given to applicants demonstrating experience in providing communication services to vulnerable youth, youth at-risk, runaway and homeless youth, including telephone, Internet, mobile applications, and other technology-driven services. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Tim D. Joyce
[email protected]
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