# Basic Center Grant (93.623)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/93-623-basic-center-grant/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Basic Center Grant is run by Department of Health and Human Services. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $299 million in 653 grants, about $458,035 per award.

## Objectives

The objectives of the Basic Center Program are to: 1) provide outreach, shelter, crisis intervention and aftercare; 2) reunite youth with their families , if deemed safe, and encourage the resolution of intra-family problems through counseling and other services; 3) strengthen family relationships and encourage stable living conditions for youth; and 4) help youth decide on constructive courses of action

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $56.9 million | 297 |
| 2022 | $57.1 million | 299 |
| 2023 | $59.0 million | 303 |
| 2024 | $61.1 million | 287 |
| 2025 | $64.9 million | 260 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Collaboratory Inc | Pennsylvania | $9.3 million |
| National Runaway Switchboard | Illinois | $7.8 million |
| The Children's Center, Inc | Texas | $4.0 million |
| 180 Degrees Inc | Minnesota | $3.8 million |
| Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. | Florida | $3.8 million |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | Minnesota | $3.4 million |
| Youth Futures | Utah | $3.0 million |
| Valley Youth House Committee, Inc. | Pennsylvania | $2.9 million |
| Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. | District of Columbia | $2.6 million |
| Volunteers of America of Los Angeles | California | $2.4 million |
| Seasons of Change Inc | Texas | $2.4 million |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minnesota | $2.3 million |
| Family Assistance Program | California | $2.3 million |
| Comprehensive Youth Services Inc. | Michigan | $2.2 million |
| Arizona Youth Partnership | Arizona | $2.2 million |
| Oasis Center, Inc | Tennessee | $2.2 million |
| Covenant House Alaska | Alaska | $2.2 million |
| Cocoon House | Washington | $2.2 million |
| Urban Peak Denver | Colorado | $2.1 million |
| Center for Family Services Inc | New Jersey | $2.1 million |