income_security_and_social_services · HHS-ACF-FYSB

FY 2026 Basic Center Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0016

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Award Range

$100K – $350K

Total Program Funding

$27.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY 2026 Basic Center Program. Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB. The Basic Center Program (BCP) provides temporary, emergency shelter; and counseling services to youth who have left home without permission of their parents or guardians, have been forced to leave home, or other homeless youth who might otherwise end up in the law enforcement or in the child... $100,000-$350,000 per award; $27,000,000 total program funding; ~77 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Other eligible entities (+8 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants include public and non-profit private agencies and coordinated networks of such entities
•Cost sharing/matching required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Basic Center Program (BCP) provides temporary, emergency shelter; and counseling services to youth who have left home without permission of their parents or guardians, have been forced to leave home, or other homeless youth who might otherwise end up in the law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. BCPs work to establish or strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. BCPs provide youth under 18 years of age with food, clothing, counseling and referrals for health care. BCPs can provide up to 21 days of shelter for youth and seeks to reunite young people with their families, whenever possible, or to locate appropriate alternative placements.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acf-acyf-cy-0016.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include public and non-profit private agencies and coordinated networks of such entities. For-profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be non-profit entities. In selecting applicants to receive grants under this funding announcement, priority will be given to public and non-profit, private agencies that have experience in providing services to runaway, homeless, and street youth. 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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $100K
Maximum Award: $350K
Total Program Funding: $27.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 77
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 23, 2026

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Gloria Watkins Gloria.Watkins@acf.hhs.gov

Gloria.Watkins@acf.hhs.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

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​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​