Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CY 0316
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CY 0316
- The Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant" 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 14, 2012 and posted on May 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2012 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 $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments.
- Priority will be given to applicants that have experience in providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. 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 National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Administration on Children, Youth and Families / Family and Youth Services Bureau (ACYF/FYSB). Its purpose is to fund the establishment and ongoing operation of a national, around-the-clock communications system commonly described as a hotline for young people who have run away, are thinking about running away, or are otherwise experiencing homelessness, as well as for their families or guardians. The program is rooted in the reality that runaway episodes often cross city and state lines and can quickly place youth at risk of exploitation, violence, and other dangers associated with life on the street. The National Communication System was originally established in 1974 to address the interstate nature of this problem, and this grant supports the continued capacity to respond to youth and families anywhere in the United States.
At the core of the funded work is maintaining a neutral and confidential communication channel that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year nationwide. The hotline is expected to provide immediate support and practical problem-solving for a range of situations. This includes identifying and connecting youth to local resources in the area where they are currently located, such as runaway and homeless youth shelters, counseling, medical care, and other critical services. It also includes pre-runaway prevention counseling for young people who are contemplating leaving home, with the goal of de-escalating crises and helping youth find safer alternatives before they run. When appropriate, hotline staff are expected to provide crisis intervention during calls to address urgent safety concerns or escalating family conflict, and to respond to issues that surface in real time during contact with callers.
A key operational requirement is facilitating communication between runaway youth and their families or guardians in a way that prioritizes safety and confidentiality. The system must allow families/guardians to leave messages for youth and, when appropriate, enable conference calls between youth and parents/guardians. In addition, the hotline is expected to support families/guardians by offering guidance, referrals, and connections to agencies that may help resolve the situation or provide longer-term services. The program also contemplates access to transportation-related assistance as part of addressing a youth’s immediate needs and safety planning, reflecting the practical realities that some youth may need help reaching safe shelter or reunification resources.
The scale and public impact of this service is illustrated by historical usage: in 2010, the hotline reportedly handled more than 93,000 calls from runaway and homeless youth and their families, made thousands of referrals to social service agencies, and facilitated numerous conference calls involving parents and legal guardians on behalf of youth. These figures underscore that the funded system is not a small pilot, but a high-volume, national access point intended to coordinate with local service networks across the country.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted May 14, 2012 under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0316. The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and it is associated with CFDA 93.623 (Basic Center Grant). A single award was anticipated, with an estimated total funding amount of $1.6 million. The award floor was listed at $1,000,000 and the award ceiling at $1,600,000. The announcement indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the program rules. Applications were due July 13, 2012 (by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions), and the opportunity was later archived on August 12, 2012.
Eligibility was broad across many organizational types, including state, county, and local governments; tribal governments (federally recognized); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible if they met the standard requirements. The announcement also made clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply. Importantly, priority was to be given to applicants with experience providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth, reflecting how central specialized call-handling, confidentiality, and crisis response competence are to successfully operating a national hotline.
For applicants or interested parties who needed technical help accessing the full announcement, the contact point listed was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. Overall, the grant is designed to ensure there is a reliable, confidential, nationwide, 24/7 entry point for runaway and homeless youth and their families, with strong referral linkages and practical supports that can stabilize crises, connect callers to local services, and reduce harm when young people are at heightened risk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to fund the establishment and ongoing operation of a national, around-the-clock communications system (commonly described as a hotline) for young people who have run away, are thinking about running away, or are experiencing homelessness, as well as for their families or guardians.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Administration on Children, Youth and Families / Family and Youth Services Bureau (ACYF/FYSB).
What is the overall purpose of the funded hotline?
The purpose is to ensure there is a reliable, confidential, nationwide, 24/7 entry point that can provide immediate support, practical problem-solving, and strong referral connections to local services for runaway and homeless youth and their families/guardians.
Why is a national hotline needed for runaway and homeless youth?
The program is rooted in the reality that runaway episodes often cross city and state lines and can quickly place youth at risk of exploitation, violence, and other dangers associated with life on the street. A national system is meant to respond to youth and families anywhere in the United States.
When was the National Communication System originally established?
The National Communication System was originally established in 1974 to address the interstate nature of runaway and homeless youth situations.
Is the communications system required to operate 24/7?
Yes. The funded system is expected to be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year nationwide.
What does it mean that the hotline must be neutral and confidential?
The funded work emphasizes maintaining a neutral and confidential communication channel. This underscores that callers can seek help and information while confidentiality and safety are prioritized as part of hotline operations.
Who is the hotline intended to serve?
The hotline is intended to serve young people who have run away, are contemplating running away, or are otherwise experiencing homelessness, and it is also intended to serve their families or guardians.
What types of support is the hotline expected to provide to youth?
The hotline is expected to provide immediate support and practical problem-solving for a range of situations, including helping identify and connect youth to local resources where they are currently located.
What kinds of local resources should hotline staff connect youth to?
The hotline is expected to identify and connect youth to local resources such as runaway and homeless youth shelters, counseling, medical care, and other critical services in the area where the youth is located.
Does the program include pre-runaway prevention counseling?
Yes. The hotline is expected to provide pre-runaway prevention counseling for young people contemplating leaving home, with the goal of de-escalating crises and helping youth find safer alternatives before they run.
Is crisis intervention part of the required services?
Yes. When appropriate, hotline staff are expected to provide crisis intervention during calls to address urgent safety concerns or escalating family conflict, and to respond to issues that surface in real time during contact with callers.
How does the hotline help families or guardians?
The hotline is expected to support families/guardians by offering guidance, referrals, and connections to agencies that may help resolve the situation or provide longer-term services.
Is the hotline required to facilitate communication between youth and families/guardians?
Yes. A key operational requirement is facilitating communication between runaway youth and their families or guardians in a way that prioritizes safety and confidentiality.
Can families or guardians leave messages for youth through the system?
Yes. The system must allow families/guardians to leave messages for youth.
Are conference calls between youth and parents/guardians included in the program expectations?
Yes. When appropriate, the system is expected to enable conference calls between youth and parents/guardians.
Does the grant contemplate transportation-related assistance?
Yes. The program contemplates access to transportation-related assistance as part of addressing a youth's immediate needs and safety planning.
How large is the hotline operation expected to be?
The service is described as a high-volume, national access point intended to coordinate with local service networks across the country. Historical usage noted that in 2010 the hotline reportedly handled more than 93,000 calls, made thousands of referrals, and facilitated numerous conference calls involving parents and legal guardians on behalf of youth.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0316.
When was the opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted May 14, 2012, and it was later archived on August 12, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due July 13, 2012 (by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions).
What activity category is associated with this grant?
The activity category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.623 (Basic Center Grant).
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
A single award was anticipated.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1.6 million.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor was listed at $1,000,000 and the award ceiling was listed at $1,600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the program rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included many organizational types, including state, county, and local governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible if they met standard requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The announcement stated that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply.
Was any priority given to certain applicants?
Yes. Priority was to be given to applicants with experience providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth.
What kind of experience was considered especially important for this program?
The opportunity emphasized the importance of specialized call-handling, confidentiality, and crisis response competence, and indicated priority for applicants with experience providing telephone services to runaway and homeless youth.
Where could applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
For technical help, the contact listed was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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