The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is offering a cooperative agreement to operate the National Communication System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth. This grant is for establishing a dedicated, toll-free, 24/7 national communication system. The NCS provides information, referral services, crisis intervention, and prevention approaches to vulnerable, at-risk, runaway, and homeless youth and their families. Its primary purpose is to prevent youth from running away and becoming homeless, link them with family or essential resources, and boost prevention education. The system must offer a neutral, confidential channel for crisis services and facilitate communication with parents/guardians. The recipient will also collaborate closely with FYSB to fulfill the program’s mission.
Opportunity ID: 344082
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CY-0009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.623 — Basic Center Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children & Families – ACYF/FYSB |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chris Holloway
christopher.holloway@acf.hhs.gov Email:christopher.holloway@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 344082 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CY-0009 (2).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Chris Holloway christopher.holloway@acf.hhs.gov Email: christopher.holloway@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.623 | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CY-0009 | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program | PKG00281085 | Apr 10, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344082 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344082 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
344082 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344082 SF424A-1.0.pdf
344082 SF424B-1.1.pdf
344082 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
344082 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
344082 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
344082 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
344082 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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