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ClosedOpportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0016

​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​ is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was August 17, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $100K – $350K, with about 77 awards expected and $27M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 8 more. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.623 (Basic Center Grant).

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Key facts

Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Close date
Aug 17, 2026
Est. award date
Aug 28, 2026
Award floor
$100,000
Award ceiling
$350,000
Est. total funding
$27,000,000
Expected awards
77
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.623

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$61.7M
FY25$67.8M
FY26$71.6M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.623. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
Gloria.Watkins@acf.hhs.gov
202-690-7110

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and 1 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $100k – $350k, total estimated program funding is $27,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 77 awards.

How do I apply for “​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0016), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.