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FY 2026 Basic Center Program is sponsored by Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB. The Basic Center Program aims to establish or strengthen community-based programs that address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families, providing shelter and services for youth under 18.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Basic Center Program FY 2026 Basic Center Program Agency: Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB Assistance Listings: 93. 623 -- Basic Center Grant Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Public and Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and state institutions of higher education 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. Grantor contact information Gloria.
Watkins@acf. hhs. gov Gloria.
Watkins@acf. hhs. gov No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information Estimated Application Due Date : Estimated Due Date Description : Estimated Project Start Date : Funding opportunity number : HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0016 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Income security and social services Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and non-profit, private agencies that have experience in providing services to runaway, homeless, and street youth. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for FY 2026 Basic Center Program are due August 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FY 2026 Basic Center Program is funded by Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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