Basic Center Grant

Objective

The objectives of the Basic Center Program are to: 1) provide outreach, shelter, crisis intervention and aftercare; 2) reunite youth with their families , if deemed safe, and encourage the resolution of intra-family problems through counseling and other services; 3) strengthen family relationships and encourage stable living conditions for youth; and 4) help youth decide on constructive courses of action

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization
• Local
• State
• Tribal
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)

Public and nonprofit entities and combinations of such entities are eligible to apply unless they are part of the juvenile justice system. For profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be non-profit entities. In selecting applications for award, ACF shall give priority to eligible applicants who have demonstrated experience in providing services to runaway and homeless youth. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards.

Who Benefits

• Teen (13-19)
• Pre-Teen (10-12)

Runaway and homeless youth and their families are the beneficiaries. Services can be provided to youth under the age of 18.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Grant

Program Contact

christopher.holloway@acf.hhs.gov
(202) 205-9560