§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0159

    FY2026 Runaway Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC)

    Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB is accepting applications for FY2026 Runaway Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC). The deadline is August 14, 2026 and the published award range is $1.8M – $2.5M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
    Application deadline
    August 14, 2026
    Award range
    $1.8M – $2.5M
    Eligibility
    Eligible entities include statewide and regional nonprofit organizations. Per Section 342 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, for profit organizations are not eligible. In addition to statewide and regional nonprofit organizations, a combination of such entities are also eligible. 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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Human Services
    Opportunity number
    HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0159

    Program overview

    The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) provides direct training and technical assistance to existing RHY award recipients and subrecipients to enhance their efforts to successfully implement FYSB-funded projects. FYSB expects to award one cooperative agreement to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth-serving professionals and service providers across the nation by:Developing relevant and interactive training products for in-person and virtual adaptation.Disseminating evidenced-based, evidence-informed, and best practices related to issues impacting youth who have runaway from home, youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, and youth and young adults at risk of becoming homeless.Providing targeted technical assistance to RHY award recipients and youth-serving organizations to address current and potential needs.Leading coordination activities among RHY award recipients and other RHY funded partner organizations.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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