Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CY 0792
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CY 0792
- The Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Basic Center Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.623 Basic Center Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2014 and posted on Mar 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,166,163.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 116 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- In selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under this FOA, priority will be given to private entities that have experience in providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless and street youth as required by the RHY Act. Private institutions of higher education must be non profit entities. In addition to both public and nonprofit private entities, a combination of such entities can receive grants per section 5711(a)(1) of the RHY Act. Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Basic Center Program (BCP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program is designed to give communities a practical alternative for runaway and homeless youth who might otherwise end up in law enforcement custody or get pulled into child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. In plain terms, the goal is to stabilize young people quickly and safely, meet urgent needs, and whenever appropriate, help repair family situations so youth can return home or move to another suitable placement.
BCP funds support the establishment or strengthening of community-based “basic center†projects that deliver immediate, short-term help to youth up to age 18. Core services include emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care. Most basic centers are structured to offer up to 21 days of shelter and can serve up to 20 youth at a time, although local licensing rules in some jurisdictions can change those limits. Beyond the shelter bed, BCP emphasizes problem-solving and longer-term safety planning: programs are expected to work toward family reunification when it is safe and appropriate, or to identify alternative placements when returning home is not a good option. The announcement also highlights additional service components such as street-based services, home-based services aimed at families with youth at risk of separation, drug abuse education and prevention services, and, when requested by runaway and homeless youth, testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
From a funding standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CY-0792; CFDA 93.623) anticipated 116 awards with an estimated total funding level of $18,166,163. Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules. Applications were to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with the due date extended by two days because of a planned Grants.gov shutdown; the final closing date listed is May 14, 2014, with submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Eligibility is fairly broad across public and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and private institutions of higher education (with the important note that private IHEs must be nonprofit entities). Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, as are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with the standard exceptions noted in the listing, such as institutions of higher education being treated separately). The program also allows combinations of public and nonprofit private entities to apply in line with the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the same requirements as other applicants, while individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible. In selecting among eligible applicants, the announcement states that priority will be given to private entities with experience providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, and street youth as required by the RHY Act.
The announcement also documents several administrative updates and compliance-related modifications. These include a revised state allocation chart reflecting sequestration amounts based on FY2014 appropriations; updates to required certifications and assurances (including a note about Certification of Filing Taxes); and an update clarifying limits on charging salaries that exceed the Executive Level II rate on the Federal Executive Pay scale (a common federal grants restriction that affects budgeting and justification for high-salary positions). The link to the HHS Grants Policy Statement was updated, and a new award term and condition was added addressing federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage for relevant grant administration purposes. For applicants needing help accessing or submitting the application, the notice points to the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
Basic Center Program (BCP) Grant FAQs
What is the Basic Center Program (BCP)?
The Basic Center Program (BCP) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What problem is BCP designed to address?
BCP is designed to give communities a practical alternative for runaway and homeless youth who might otherwise end up in law enforcement custody or be pulled into child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The program focuses on quickly stabilizing youth, meeting urgent needs, and, when appropriate and safe, helping repair family situations so youth can return home or move to another suitable placement.
Who does BCP serve (age and population)?
BCP supports services for youth up to age 18, particularly runaway and homeless youth who need immediate, short-term assistance.
What services are considered core BCP services?
Core services include emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care.
How long can youth typically stay in a basic center shelter?
Most basic centers are structured to offer up to 21 days of shelter.
How many youth can a basic center typically serve at one time?
Most basic centers can serve up to 20 youth at a time, although local licensing rules in some jurisdictions can change those limits.
Does BCP only fund shelter beds?
No. In addition to emergency shelter and immediate needs, BCP emphasizes problem-solving and longer-term safety planning.
What outcomes are programs expected to work toward?
Programs are expected to work toward family reunification when it is safe and appropriate. If returning home is not a good option, programs are expected to identify alternative placements.
What additional service components are mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement highlights additional components such as street-based services, home-based services aimed at families with youth at risk of separation, drug abuse education and prevention services, and, when requested by runaway and homeless youth, testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CY-0792 and the CFDA number is 93.623.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total estimated funding level?
The opportunity anticipated 116 awards with an estimated total funding level of $18,166,163.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline and time zone?
The final closing date listed is May 14, 2014, with submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Why was the due date extended?
The due date was extended by two days because of a planned Grants.gov shutdown.
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and private institutions of higher education (with the important note that private IHEs must be nonprofit entities).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are also eligible (with standard exceptions noted in the listing, such as institutions of higher education being treated separately).
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the same requirements as other applicants.
Are individuals, foreign entities, or sole proprietorships eligible?
No. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Can partnerships or combinations of entities apply?
Yes. The program allows combinations of public and nonprofit private entities to apply in line with the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act.
Does the announcement describe any selection priority?
Yes. Priority will be given to private entities with experience providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, and street youth as required by the RHY Act.
Were there any administrative or compliance-related updates noted?
Yes. The announcement references several updates and modifications, including a revised state allocation chart reflecting sequestration amounts based on FY2014 appropriations; updates to required certifications and assurances (including a note about Certification of Filing Taxes); clarification of limits on charging salaries that exceed the Executive Level II rate on the Federal Executive Pay scale; an updated link to the HHS Grants Policy Statement; and a new award term and condition addressing federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage for relevant grant administration purposes.
Is there a restriction related to high salaries charged to the grant?
Yes. The announcement clarifies limits on charging salaries that exceed the Executive Level II rate on the Federal Executive Pay scale, which can affect budgeting and justification for high-salary positions.
Where can applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the application are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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