​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​
Administered by Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB, this human services grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 17, 2026. It provides awards up to $100K–$350K.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
Who can apply
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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.
Funding
Agency contact
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
Gloria Watkins Gloria.Watkins@acf.hhs.gov
Gloria.Watkins@acf.hhs.govApplying for this grant
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