Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CY 1923
The Basic Center Program (BCP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and its Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program is designed to support community-based organizations in providing immediate, short-term help to runaway and homeless youth, with a strong emphasis on keeping young people safe, stabilizing crises, and reducing the likelihood that youth will end up involved with law enforcement or pushed into child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems simply because they lack a safe place to go.
At its core, BCP funds emergency shelter and counseling services for youth under 18 who have left home without parental permission, have been forced out, or are otherwise experiencing homelessness. Programs funded through BCP are expected to meet urgent needs such as a safe bed, food, and clothing, while also offering counseling and connections to health care and other supportive services. The shelter component is short-term by design: BCP-funded projects may provide up to 21 days of shelter, focusing on immediate safety and crisis intervention rather than long-term housing. A central goal is family reunification whenever it is safe and appropriate; when reunification is not possible, the program supports efforts to identify appropriate alternative living arrangements.
BCP also recognizes that youth homelessness is not only a shelter issue, so funded projects may provide additional supportive services beyond the basic shelter stay. These can include street-based outreach services to connect with youth who are not yet accessing shelter, home-based services for families when a youth is at risk of separation, and drug abuse education and prevention efforts. The program description also notes that, at the request of runaway and homeless youth, programs may provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases, reflecting an intent to address real-world health risks faced by youth in crisis while still respecting youth choice.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CY 1923) falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.623. A wide range of applicants are eligible, including state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement). The published award ceiling is $200,000, with an estimated 120 awards expected under this announcement. The opportunity was created April 22, 2021, and the original application deadline was June 21, 2021, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CY 1923
- The Department of Health and Human Services, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 2021 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.)
- 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: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Basic Center Program (BCP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Basic Center Program (BCP)?
The Basic Center Program (BCP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), through the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The program supports community-based organizations in providing immediate, short-term help to runaway and homeless youth.
What is the main purpose of BCP funding?
BCP is designed to keep young people safe, stabilize crises, and reduce the likelihood that youth will become involved with law enforcement or be pushed into child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems simply because they do not have a safe place to go.
What population does BCP serve?
BCP serves runaway and homeless youth under age 18 who have left home without parental permission, have been forced out, or are otherwise experiencing homelessness.
What core services does BCP fund?
BCP funds emergency shelter and counseling services. Funded projects are expected to address urgent needs such as a safe bed, food, and clothing, and to provide counseling along with connections to health care and other supportive services.
How long can BCP-funded shelters provide housing?
The shelter component is short-term by design. BCP-funded projects may provide up to 21 days of shelter, with a focus on immediate safety and crisis intervention rather than long-term housing.
Is long-term housing the goal of BCP-funded shelter services?
No. The program is structured around immediate safety and crisis intervention. The shelter stay is short-term (up to 21 days), and the services emphasize stabilization and next-step planning rather than long-term housing.
Does BCP emphasize family reunification?
Yes. A central goal is family reunification whenever it is safe and appropriate.
What happens if family reunification is not safe or possible?
When reunification is not possible, the program supports efforts to identify appropriate alternative living arrangements.
Can BCP-funded projects provide services beyond shelter and counseling?
Yes. The program recognizes that youth homelessness is not only a shelter issue, so projects may offer additional supportive services beyond the shelter stay.
What types of additional supportive services may be provided?
Examples described include street-based outreach to connect with youth who are not yet accessing shelter, home-based services for families when a youth is at risk of separation, and drug abuse education and prevention efforts.
Does BCP allow street-based outreach services?
Yes. The program description notes that funded projects may provide street-based outreach services to engage youth who are not yet accessing shelter.
Does BCP support home-based services for families?
Yes. Funded projects may provide home-based services for families when a youth is at risk of separation.
Does BCP include drug abuse education and prevention?
Yes. The program description includes drug abuse education and prevention efforts as an allowable supportive service.
Can BCP programs provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Yes. The description notes that, at the request of runaway and homeless youth, programs may provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases, reflecting attention to health risks while respecting youth choice.
Which federal agencies and offices are associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is from HHS, specifically ACF within ACYF, administered through FYSB.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CY 1923.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.623.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement).
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status, with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are schools or higher education institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts and public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The published award ceiling is $200,000.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The announcement estimated approximately 120 awards.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 22, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 21, 2021.
What time were electronic submissions due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary or formula funding?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the overall approach of BCP-funded projects?
The overall approach is immediate safety and short-term stabilization, including crisis intervention, counseling, and connections to health and supportive services, with an emphasis on reunification when safe and appropriate and alternative arrangements when reunification is not possible.
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