# National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2023-acf-acyf-cy-0009-national-communication-system-for-runaway-and-homeless-youth/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344082

> Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB offered grants of up to $1.8 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $1.8 million in total. Applications closed on June 9, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CY-0009 |
| Agency | Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 9, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.8 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.8 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.623 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

In addition, public (state and local) and private non-profit entities, and coordinated networks of such entities, are eligible to apply for a Runaway and Homeless Youth Program grant unless they are part of the juvenile justice system. (45 C.F.R. § 1351.11). 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 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.

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) 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 Program is a dedicated toll-free, U.S. 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, and 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. To fulfill the objectives of the legislation, the NCS must provide, among other services, a neutral and confidential channel of communication (online and off lines services) that is available on a 24-hours per day, seven days per week, basis throughout the United States to ensure a youth contemplating running away, youth who are on the run, and those experiencing homelessness can receive crisis services interventions and referrals or re- establish communication with their parents or legal guardians if possible. The NCS Program is also expected to work closely and collaboratively with FYSB to fulfill its mission as the federally funded Communication System Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth. A full description of services and requirements for the NCS Program recipient will be provided in the published announcement.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CY-0009 still open?

No. It closed on June 9, 2023.

### Who can apply for National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program?

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program?

Closed June 9, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.8 million each. About $1.8 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Basic Center Grant grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Youth Collaboratory Inc, National Runaway Switchboard, The Children's Center, Inc. The program made 653 awards worth $299 million in that time.