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National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program

Federal funding opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0160 from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (Department of Health and Human Services).

Posted: July 21, 2026
Closed: 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
Category: Income Security and Social Services

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: $25.6M
Awards in window: 577

Top recipients: Youth Collaboratory Inc, Lutheran Services Florida, Inc., National Runaway Switchboard, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Center for Family Services Inc

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

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.

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.

The official record

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Agency contact: Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · [email protected] · 202-690-7110

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