This grant is for running a national helpline to support runaway and homeless youth. The program aims to prevent youth from running away, connect them with family or resources, and provide education to reduce homelessness. One organization will be awarded funds to operate this system for three years.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits. If your organization can manage a national helpline and support vulnerable youth, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in managing national communication systems
- Inability to provide required cost sharing or matching funds
- Not being one of the eligible entity types
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as an organization
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing
- Experience in youth services
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Staffing plan for the helpline
- Evaluation and reporting plan
Cautions
- Must provide cost sharing or matching funds
- Only one award will be made, making it highly competitive
- Requires capacity to manage a national communication system
- Strict adherence to federal regulations and reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
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, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, and organizations that do not fall into these categories but are otherwise unrestricted.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits. If your organization can manage a national helpline and support vulnerable youth, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in managing national communication systems
- Inability to provide required cost sharing or matching funds
- Not being one of the eligible entity types
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet the application deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to operate a national helpline for runaway and homeless youth, providing crisis intervention, referrals, and educational resources. This includes staffing, technology, outreach, and other necessary operational expenses.
Total Program Funding
$1,800,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 19, 2026(28 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify organizational eligibility
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget including cost sharing
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline