Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2010 ACF ACYF CY 0002
Apply for HHS 2010 ACF ACYF CY 0002
- The Administration for Children and Families 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 Jun 25, 2010 and posted on Jun 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,798,302.00 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 120 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public and non profit private entities and coordinated networks of such entities are eligible applicants under this announcement. Additional information on eligibility may be found in the full announcement. Current BCP grantees with project periods ending on or before September 29, 2010, and all other eligible applicants not currently receiving BCP funds, may apply for a new competitive BCP grant under this announcement. Current BCP grantees (including sub grantees) with one or two years remaining in their project period may not apply for a new BCP grant for the community they currently serve. These grantees will receive instructions from their respective RHY Specialist on procedures for applying for non competitive continuation grants. Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply under this announcement. Please see quotEligibility Certificationquot found in Section IV.2 for any required documentation supporting eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Basic Center Program (BCP) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It is authorized under the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Act and is designed to help communities respond to the needs of runaway and homeless youth by offering a safer, service-oriented alternative to youth becoming involved with law enforcement or being pushed into child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The core idea is to stabilize young people in crisis quickly and connect them to supports that can reduce ongoing risk, family conflict, and repeated episodes of homelessness.
Under this program, funded projects are expected to operate Basic Center Programs that provide youth with immediate access to safe and appropriate shelter and a basic service package that typically includes individual counseling, family counseling, and group counseling when appropriate, along with aftercare services once a youth leaves shelter. The emphasis is not only on short-term safety, but also on addressing underlying issues that contributed to running away or becoming homeless, strengthening family and supportive relationships when possible, and improving the likelihood that youth can move toward a more stable living situation. In practice, BCP grants support local providers that can offer a structured, youth-appropriate environment and coordinated support services rather than simply a bed for the night.
The announcement notes an administrative modification in Section IV.2, "Content and Form of Application Submission," specifically changing how the agency will treat applications that do not follow the required format. While the summary does not include the exact revised language, the key takeaway is that formatting and submission instructions matter for this competition, and applicants are expected to follow the prescribed application structure to avoid being affected by the updated handling of non-conforming submissions.
Funding for this opportunity was estimated at $15,798,302 in total, with an expected 120 awards. The award ceiling was listed at $200,000 per award, and the award floor was listed as $0, indicating that awards could vary and that applicants should rely on the full announcement for how funding levels are determined for their proposed service area and approach. This opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning grantees must contribute non-federal resources toward the project costs consistent with the program rules described in the full funding announcement and related RHY regulations and guidance.
Eligible applicants include public entities and private nonprofit organizations, as well as coordinated networks of such entities. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply. The eligibility rules also distinguish between current and non-current BCP recipients. Current BCP grantees with project periods ending on or before September 29, 2010, along with other eligible organizations not currently receiving BCP funds, were allowed to apply for a new competitive BCP grant under this announcement. However, current BCP grantees (including subgrantees) that still had one or two years remaining in their existing project period were not allowed to apply for a new competitive grant to serve the same community; instead, those organizations were to receive instructions from their RHY Specialist regarding applying for non-competitive continuation funding. Applicants were also directed to an "Eligibility Certification" referenced in Section IV.2, which may require documentation to substantiate eligibility.
Key dates for the competition include a posted date of June 2, 2010, and a closing date of July 19, 2010. Applications submitted through Grants.gov had to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, which is a strict deadline that often functions as a hard cutoff for federal electronic submissions. The opportunity was archived on August 18, 2010. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2010-ACF-ACYF-CY-0002, and the CFDA program listing associated with it is 93.623 (Basic Center Grant). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
For applicants needing the full details, the announcement provided an online link through ACF and noted that anyone who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Basic Center Program (BCP) Grant (HHS/ACF/FYSB) - FAQs
What is the Basic Center Program (BCP) grant opportunity?
The Basic Center Program (BCP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It is authorized under the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Act.
What problem is the BCP designed to address?
The program is designed to help communities respond to the needs of runaway and homeless youth by providing a safe, service-oriented alternative to youth becoming involved with law enforcement or being pushed into child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The goal is to stabilize youth in crisis quickly and connect them to supports that reduce ongoing risk, family conflict, and repeated episodes of homelessness.
What are funded projects expected to operate?
Funded projects are expected to operate Basic Center Programs that provide youth with immediate access to safe and appropriate shelter and a basic service package, along with aftercare services once a youth leaves shelter.
What services are typically included in the “basic service package”?
The announcement describes a basic service package that typically includes individual counseling, family counseling, and group counseling when appropriate, plus aftercare services after a youth leaves shelter.
Is the BCP mainly a shelter program?
No. While short-term safety and shelter are central, the emphasis is also on addressing underlying issues that contributed to running away or homelessness, strengthening family and supportive relationships when possible, and improving the likelihood of a more stable living situation. In practice, BCP supports a structured, youth-appropriate environment and coordinated support services rather than simply providing a bed for the night.
Which federal agencies and offices administer this opportunity?
This opportunity is from HHS, administered through ACF and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What is the total estimated funding and the expected number of awards?
Total estimated funding was $15,798,302, with an expected 120 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was listed as $200,000 per award.
What does it mean that the award floor is listed as $0?
An award floor of $0 indicates that award amounts could vary and that applicants should rely on the full funding announcement for how funding levels are determined for their proposed service area and approach.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. This opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning grantees must contribute non-federal resources toward project costs consistent with the program rules described in the full funding announcement and related RHY regulations and guidance.
Who is eligible to apply for the BCP grant?
Eligible applicants include public entities, private nonprofit organizations, and coordinated networks of such entities. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.
Are coordinated networks allowed to apply, or only single organizations?
Coordinated networks of eligible public entities and private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.
Are community organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.
How does eligibility differ for current versus non-current BCP recipients?
The eligibility rules distinguish between current and non-current BCP recipients. Current BCP grantees with project periods ending on or before September 29, 2010, along with other eligible organizations not currently receiving BCP funds, were allowed to apply for a new competitive BCP grant under this announcement.
Can current BCP grantees with time remaining in their project period apply for a new competitive grant?
No. Current BCP grantees (including subgrantees) that still had one or two years remaining in their existing project period were not allowed to apply for a new competitive grant to serve the same community. Those organizations were to receive instructions from their RHY Specialist regarding applying for non-competitive continuation funding.
What is non-competitive continuation funding in this context?
The announcement indicates that certain current BCP grantees (including subgrantees) with one or two years remaining were not eligible to compete for a new award for the same community and instead would receive instructions from their RHY Specialist on applying for non-competitive continuation funding.
What is the “Eligibility Certification” mentioned in the announcement?
Applicants were directed to an “Eligibility Certification” referenced in Section IV.2 of the announcement, which may require documentation to substantiate eligibility.
What are the key dates for this grant competition?
The opportunity was posted on June 2, 2010, and closed on July 19, 2010. The opportunity was archived on August 18, 2010.
What was the application deadline time for Grants.gov submissions?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov had to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date (July 19, 2010).
Why do formatting and submission instructions matter for this opportunity?
The announcement notes an administrative modification in Section IV.2, “Content and Form of Application Submission,” changing how the agency will treat applications that do not follow the required format. While the summary does not include the exact revised language, the key takeaway is that applicants were expected to follow the prescribed application structure to avoid being affected by the updated handling of non-conforming submissions.
What section of the announcement contains the modified submission/format requirements?
The administrative modification is noted in Section IV.2, “Content and Form of Application Submission.”
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2010-ACF-ACYF-CY-0002.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this program?
The CFDA program listing associated with it is 93.623 (Basic Center Grant).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The announcement provided an online link through ACF for full details.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
Anyone who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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