Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF ACYF CY 0957
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF ACYF CY 0957
- 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 Mar 13, 2015 and posted on Feb 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2015 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 $14,593,033.00 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 93 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- In selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under this Funding Opportunity Announcement, 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 311(a)(1) of the RHY Act. (42 U.S.C. sect 5711(a)(1)) 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. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding 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 through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and its Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program funds community-based organizations and public entities to operate or strengthen short-term, emergency services for runaway and homeless youth, with a strong emphasis on keeping young people safe and stabilizing crises before they escalate into involvement with law enforcement, child welfare, mental health systems, or the juvenile justice system.
At its core, the BCP supports local “basic centers” that can provide immediate, youth-appropriate shelter and basic needs for young people up to age 18. Typical services include emergency housing, food, clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care. Most grantees are expected to offer up to 21 days of shelter, generally serving up to 20 youth at a time, though the shelter duration and capacity can vary in places where licensing rules or local standards differ. Beyond shelter, the program is designed to help youth either reunify with their families when that is safe and appropriate or connect to an alternative placement that provides stability and protection.
The service model goes beyond what happens inside a shelter. Funded projects are expected to include street-based services (often meaning outreach and engagement for youth who are not yet connected to services), as well as home-based services aimed at families with youth who are at risk of separation. The opportunity also highlights drug abuse education and prevention services, and it specifies that, at a runaway or homeless youth’s request, programs should provide testing for sexually transmitted infections. Overall, the BCP is framed as an early intervention and crisis-response program that addresses immediate needs while working toward longer-term safety and family or placement stability.
Funding details in the announcement indicate an estimated total funding amount of $14,593,033, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity anticipated making 93 awards. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants need to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the program’s rules. The program is listed under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number 93.623, titled “Basic Center Grant.”
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other tribal organizations, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status, as specified), and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. Private institutions of higher education may apply only if they are nonprofit entities. The announcement also notes that a combination of public and nonprofit private entities may receive grants as allowed under the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet the program requirements, and the notice points applicants to ACF policy guidance for faith-based applicants. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
In terms of selection preferences, the opportunity states that priority will be given to private entities with demonstrated experience providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, and street youth as required by the RHY Act. That signals that past performance, relevant organizational capacity, and direct service experience with the target population are likely to matter in competitive review.
The notice also includes several administrative modifications. First, the appendix chart showing “Basic Center Program Fiscal Year 2015 Allocation By State” was removed and replaced with a message directing applicants to find the “BCP 2015 Estimated State Allocations” on the FYSB website at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/resource/bcp-2015-estimated-state-allocations. Second, Section II was updated to reflect that appendix change. Third, the application deadline was extended by two days: the original closing date of April 10, 2015 was replaced with a current closing date of April 13, 2015. The submission requirement is that electronic applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity posting date is February 9, 2015, with an archive date of May 13, 2015, and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-ACYF-CY-0957.
For applicants who need the full announcement or run into access issues, the notice provides a help contact through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also lists an additional information link hosted by ACF for the complete FOA details.
Basic Center Program (BCP) Grant FAQs
What is the Basic Center Program (BCP)?
The Basic Center Program (BCP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is managed within ACF by the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program funds local “basic centers” to operate or strengthen short-term, emergency services for runaway and homeless youth.
What is the main goal of the BCP?
The BCP is designed as an early intervention and crisis-response program that focuses on keeping youth safe, stabilizing crises, and addressing immediate needs before situations escalate into involvement with law enforcement, child welfare, mental health systems, or the juvenile justice system.
Who does the BCP serve (age range)?
The BCP supports services for young people up to age 18.
What types of services can BCP-funded projects provide?
Typical BCP services include short-term emergency shelter and basic needs such as food and clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care.
How long can youth stay in a BCP-funded shelter?
Most grantees are expected to provide up to 21 days of shelter. The shelter duration can vary in locations where licensing rules or local standards differ.
How many youth can a BCP-funded shelter serve at one time?
Most programs generally serve up to 20 youth at a time, though capacity can vary based on local licensing rules or standards.
Is the program only about shelter?
No. The BCP service model extends beyond shelter operations and includes street-based services and home-based services. The overall approach is to address immediate needs while working toward longer-term safety and stability for youth.
What are “street-based services” in this opportunity?
Street-based services generally refer to outreach and engagement for youth who are not yet connected to services.
What are “home-based services” in this opportunity?
Home-based services are aimed at families with youth who are at risk of separation.
What outcomes does the BCP aim for after the crisis is stabilized?
The program is intended to help youth reunify with their families when that is safe and appropriate, or connect to an alternative placement that provides stability and protection.
Does the BCP include drug abuse education and prevention?
Yes. The opportunity highlights drug abuse education and prevention services as part of the expected project components.
Does the BCP require programs to provide STI testing?
Yes. The announcement specifies that, at a runaway or homeless youth’s request, programs should provide testing for sexually transmitted infections.
How much total funding is expected under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $14,593,033.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $200,000.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making 93 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the program’s rules.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 93.623, titled “Basic Center Grant.”
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other tribal organizations, state governments, county governments, city/township governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status, as specified), and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible. Private institutions of higher education may apply only if they are nonprofit entities.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet program requirements, and the notice points applicants to ACF policy guidance for faith-based applicants.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
Does the opportunity indicate any selection priorities?
Yes. Priority will be given to private entities with demonstrated experience providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, and street youth as required by the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act.
What federal law is referenced as governing or framing services?
The announcement references the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Act and indicates that certain service expectations and priorities align with its requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is HHS-2015-ACF-ACYF-CY-0957.
When was the opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The posting date is February 9, 2015, and the archive date is May 13, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline was extended from April 10, 2015 to April 13, 2015.
What time is the electronic submission due on the closing date?
Electronic applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Were there any changes made to the FOA after it was posted?
Yes. The notice describes administrative modifications including removal of the appendix chart for “Basic Center Program Fiscal Year 2015 Allocation By State,” an update to Section II to reflect that change, and a two-day extension to the application deadline.
Where can applicants find the BCP 2015 estimated state allocations?
The notice directs applicants to the “BCP 2015 Estimated State Allocations” page on the FYSB website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/resource/bcp-2015-estimated-state-allocations
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
Applicants can contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where is the full FOA located?
The notice mentions an additional information link hosted by ACF for complete FOA details.
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