FY 2026 Basic Center Program
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
About This Grant
<p>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.</p>
Grant Summary
FY 2026 Basic Center Program is a Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB grant providing $100K to $350K for municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-08-03 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 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.
How to Apply
$100K–$350K
2026-08-03
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY 2026 Basic Center Program from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB before the deadline.
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FY 2026 Basic Center Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY 2026 Basic Center Program?
FY 2026 Basic Center Program is offered by Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, tribal government, university, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY 2026 Basic Center Program provide?
FY 2026 Basic Center Program provides between $100K and $350K per award from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY 2026 Basic Center Program deadline?
Applications for FY 2026 Basic Center Program are due 2026-08-03 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY 2026 Basic Center Program?
To apply for FY 2026 Basic Center Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB.
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