This Federal Government grant supports the National Communication System (NCS), a crucial 24/7 hotline for runaway and homeless youth and their families. Established in 1974 to combat the dangers of street life, the NCS provides a neutral, confidential channel. It identifies local resources, offers pre-runaway counseling, and delivers crisis intervention. The system also facilitates family communication, assists with transportation, and provides essential referrals to shelters, counseling, and medical services. This vital service helps reunite families and connects vulnerable youth with life-saving support, handling over 93,000 calls annually.
Opportunity ID: 170616
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0316 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 14, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Priority will be given to applicants that have experience in providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children & Families – ACYF/FYSB |
| Description: | This funding opportunity will support the establishment and operation of a National Communications System (Hotline) for youth who have run away, or are considering running away, and their families.In the early 1970s an alarming number of youth were leaving home without parental permission, crossing State lines and while away, from home, were exposed to exploitation and other dangers of street life. The National Communication System (NCS) was established in 1974 to address the interstate nature of the runaway and homeless youth problem. To fulfill the objectives of the legislation, NCS must be able to provide a neutral and confidential channel of communication that is available on a 24-hour per day, 365-day per year basis throughout the United States. The system must be able to identify resources for runaway and homeless youth in the areas where the youth are located; provide pre-runaway prevention counseling and identify resources for youth who are contemplating running away; provide crisis intervention to clients, when appropriate, to address problems and/or issues surface during telephone contact; address access to transportation services for this purpose; allow f amilies/guardians to leave messages or have conference calls with runaway youth, and provide families/guardians with advice and referrals to agencies that may be able to assist them. This includes linkages with shelters, counseling, medical assistance, and other vital services.During the year 2010, the NCS hotline handled over 93,000 calls from runaway and homeless youth and their families, provided thousands of referrals to social service agencies, and conducted numerous conference calls with parents and legal guardians on behalf of runaway and homeless youth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2012 | ||
| Jun 18, 2016 | ||
| May 14, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0316 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 14, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Priority will be given to applicants that have experience in providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children & Families – ACYF/FYSB |
| Description: | This funding opportunity will support the establishment and operation of a National Communications System (Hotline) for youth who have run away, or are considering running away, and their families.In the early 1970s an alarming number of youth were leaving home without parental permission, crossing State lines and while away, from home, were exposed to exploitation and other dangers of street life. The National Communication System (NCS) was established in 1974 to address the interstate nature of the runaway and homeless youth problem. To fulfill the objectives of the legislation, NCS must be able to provide a neutral and confidential channel of communication that is available on a 24-hour per day, 365-day per year basis throughout the United States. The system must be able to identify resources for runaway and homeless youth in the areas where the youth are located; provide pre-runaway prevention counseling and identify resources for youth who are contemplating running away; provide crisis intervention to clients, when appropriate, to address problems and/or issues surface during telephone contact; address access to transportation services for this purpose; allow f amilies/guardians to leave messages or have conference calls with runaway youth, and provide families/guardians with advice and referrals to agencies that may be able to assist them. This includes linkages with shelters, counseling, medical assistance, and other vital services.During the year 2010, the NCS hotline handled over 93,000 calls from runaway and homeless youth and their families, provided thousands of referrals to social service agencies, and conducted numerous conference calls with parents and legal guardians on behalf of runaway and homeless youth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0316 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Priority will be given to applicants that have experience in providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | Description This funding opportunity will support the establishment and operation of a National Communications System (Hotline) for youth who have run away, or are considering running away, and their families. Program Background and Purpose In the early 1970s an alarming number of youth were leaving home without parental permission, crossing State lines and while away, from home, were exposed to exploitation and other dangers of street life. The National Communication System (NCS) was established in 1974 to address the interstate nature of the runaway and homeless youth problem. To fulfill the objectives of the legislation, NCS must be able to provide a neutral and confidential channel of communication that is available on a 24-hour per day, 365-day per year basis throughout the United States. The system must be able to identify resources for runaway and homeless youth in the areas where the youth are located; provide pre-runaway prevention counseling and identify resources for youth who are contemplating running away; provide crisis intervention to clients, when appropriate, to address problems and/or issues surface during telephone contact; address access to transportation services for this purpose; allow families/guardians to leave messages or have conference calls with runaway youth, and provide families/guardians with advice and referrals to agencies that may be able to assist them. This includes linkages with shelters, counseling, medical assistance, and other vital services. During the year 2010, the NCS hotline handled over 93,000 calls from runaway and homeless youth and their families, provided thousands of referrals to social service agencies, and conducted numerous conference calls with parents and legal guardians on behalf of runaway and homeless youth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:edgar.reese@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0316 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | May 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Priority will be given to applicants that have experience in providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children & Families – ACYF/FYSB |
| Description: | This funding opportunity will support the establishment and operation of a National Communications System (Hotline) for youth who have run away, or are considering running away, and their families.
In the early 1970s an alarming number of youth were leaving home without parental permission, crossing State lines and while away, from home, were exposed to exploitation and other dangers of street life. The National Communication System (NCS) was established in 1974 to address the interstate nature of the runaway and homeless youth problem. To fulfill the objectives of the legislation, NCS must be able to provide a neutral and confidential channel of communication that is available on a 24-hour per day, 365-day per year basis throughout the United States. The system must be able to identify resources for runaway and homeless youth in the areas where the youth are located; provide pre-runaway prevention counseling and identify resources for youth who are contemplating running away; provide crisis intervention to clients, when appropriate, to address problems and/or issues surface during telephone contact; address access to transportation services for this purpose; allow f |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@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 | FYSB-CY-12-300-014392 | National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant | PKG00121730 | May 14, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
170616 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
170616 SF424A-1.0.pdf
170616 SF424B-1.1.pdf
170616 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
170616 Project-1.1.pdf
170616 Budget-1.1.pdf
170616 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
170616 Other-1.1.pdf
170616 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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