National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
The Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth 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 is a dedicated toll-free, US national communication system that provides information, re
| Agency | Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0160 |
| Posted date | 04/27/2026 |
| Award ceiling | 1,800,000 |
| Award floor | 1,000,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 1,800,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | 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 the merit review and funding under this f |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.623 |
| Description | The Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth 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 is a dedicated toll-free, US 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, 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 inci |
| Agency contact | timothy.joyce@acf.hhs.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362072 |