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National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The NCS program leads runaway and youth homelessness prevention efforts nationwide to increase awareness of services and resources for young people, especially youth at risk of running away or experiencing homelessness and their families.
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Opportunity Listing - National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Agency: Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB Assistance Listings: 93. 623 -- Basic Center Grant Last Updated: July 21, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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 incidents and youth homelessness.
Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Public and Indian housing authorities City or township governments Special district governments Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) 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 funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity. Grantor contact information timothy.
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joyce@acf. hhs. gov File name Description Last updated HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0160_2.
pdf HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0160 (2). pdf Jul 21, 2026 07:12 PM UTC Link to additional information Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
Funding opportunity number : HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0160 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.
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National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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