National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
- Posted
- July 21, 2026
- Closes
- August 19, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $1,800,000
- Award floor
- $1,000,000
- Program funding
- $1,800,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 93.623
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.623 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $61.1M
- FY2025 obligated
- $64.9M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 576
Top recipients: Youth Collaboratory Inc, National Runaway Switchboard, Lutheran Services Florida, Inc., Center for Family Services Inc, Valley Youth House Committee, Inc.
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
Who can apply
- County governments
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- Private institutions of higher education
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.
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