Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ACYF CY 0159
The FY2026 Runaway Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) funding opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It will be awarded as a single cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project period rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The purpose of the RHYTTAC is to strengthen and expand the capacity of the national runaway and homeless youth (RHY) services field by delivering hands-on training and technical assistance to current FYSB RHY award recipients and their subrecipients, helping them implement FYSB-funded projects more effectively and consistently.
At its core, the RHYTTAC is intended to function as a national support hub for organizations and professionals serving youth who have run away from home, youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of becoming homeless. The selected recipient is expected to develop practical, engaging training products that can be delivered both in person and virtually, so the content is usable across different communities, staffing structures, and learning environments. The opportunity emphasizes the dissemination of evidence-based, evidence-informed, and best-practice approaches, signaling that the center should translate research and proven field methods into real-world tools, guidance, and learning opportunities that providers can apply quickly in programs.
In addition to training development and broad dissemination, the RHYTTAC is expected to provide targeted technical assistance to RHY grantees and other youth-serving organizations based on current or emerging needs. This typically implies responsive support such as consultation, problem-solving assistance, implementation coaching, and capacity building in areas where programs may struggle or need to adapt. Another major responsibility is coordination: the center must lead coordination activities among RHY award recipients and other RHY-funded partner organizations, helping align efforts, share lessons learned, reduce duplication, and improve the overall effectiveness of the RHY network nationwide.
Funding details indicate a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $2,500,000, with only one award expected, reinforcing that this will be a single national center rather than multiple regional awards. The opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0159, and it is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.623 within the broader activity category of Income Security and Social Services. The application closing date is August 14, 2026, and the opportunity was created on July 15, 2026.
Eligibility is focused on organizations with statewide or regional reach and the capacity to serve as a national technical assistance provider. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain other entities such as Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), as reflected in the eligibility categories. At the same time, the authorizing statute places clear limits: for-profit organizations are not eligible under Section 342 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified before merit review, and foreign entities are also not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements, which signals that the program is open to a wide range of qualified nonprofits so long as they can perform the national training, technical assistance, and coordination functions described.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to fund one lead organization (or an eligible combination of organizations) to act as the central national engine for workforce development and program improvement across FYSB-funded runaway and homeless youth services. The work is framed around producing adaptable training resources, spreading proven and promising practices, providing tailored support to grantees and partners, and convening and coordinating the RHY field to strengthen service quality and outcomes for vulnerable youth and young adults.Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ACYF CY 0159
- The Administration for Children Families - ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2026 Runaway Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC)" 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 2026-07-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-14. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY2026 RHYTTAC funding opportunity?
The FY2026 Runaway Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) opportunity is a discretionary federal grant to fund a national center that provides training, technical assistance, capacity building, and coordination for the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) services field.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What is the opportunity number for this funding announcement?
The opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CY-0159.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.623.
What is the main purpose of the RHYTTAC?
The RHYTTAC is intended to strengthen and expand the capacity of the national RHY services field by delivering hands-on training and technical assistance to current FYSB RHY award recipients and their subrecipients, helping them implement FYSB-funded projects more effectively and consistently.
Who is the RHYTTAC meant to support?
The center is designed to support organizations and professionals serving youth who have run away from home, youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of becoming homeless. It specifically focuses on supporting FYSB RHY award recipients and their subrecipients, and it may also provide targeted assistance to other youth-serving organizations based on needs.
What type of award will be made under this opportunity?
The award will be made as a single cooperative agreement, which means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project period rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected, meaning this opportunity is intended to fund a single national center rather than multiple regional or local centers.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $2,500,000.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is August 14, 2026.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 15, 2026.
What major activities is the RHYTTAC expected to carry out?
Based on the information provided, the RHYTTAC is expected to: (1) develop practical and engaging training products, (2) deliver training in both in-person and virtual formats, (3) disseminate evidence-based, evidence-informed, and best-practice approaches, (4) provide targeted technical assistance and capacity building responsive to current or emerging needs, and (5) lead coordination activities among RHY award recipients and other RHY-funded partner organizations to align efforts, share lessons learned, and reduce duplication.
What kinds of training products are expected?
The selected recipient is expected to develop practical, engaging training products that can be delivered in person and virtually, so they are usable across different communities, staffing structures, and learning environments.
Is the RHYTTAC expected to use evidence-based approaches?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes the dissemination of evidence-based, evidence-informed, and best-practice approaches, with the expectation that the center will translate research and proven field methods into real-world tools and guidance that providers can apply in programs.
What does "targeted technical assistance" mean in this opportunity?
Targeted technical assistance is described as responsive support based on current or emerging needs. This can include consultation, problem-solving assistance, implementation coaching, and capacity building in areas where programs may be struggling or need to adapt.
What does the coordination role include?
The center is expected to lead coordination activities among RHY award recipients and other RHY-funded partner organizations. This includes helping align efforts, sharing lessons learned, reducing duplication, and improving the overall effectiveness of the RHY network nationwide.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes organizations with statewide or regional reach and the capacity to serve as a national technical assistance provider. Eligible applicant types include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain other entities such as Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), consistent with the eligibility categories provided.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are not eligible under Section 342 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, as stated in the opportunity information.
Can an individual or sole proprietor apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified before merit review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible for this opportunity.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Does the applicant need a statewide or regional reach?
Yes. The eligibility description emphasizes organizations with statewide or regional reach and the capacity to serve as a national technical assistance provider.
Is the RHYTTAC intended to be a national center?
Yes. The opportunity describes the RHYTTAC as a national support hub and indicates that only one award is expected, reinforcing that it is designed to fund a single national center.
What is the broader activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the broader activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
What outcomes is this opportunity trying to support?
The opportunity is framed around improving service quality and strengthening the effectiveness and consistency of FYSB-funded RHY projects by building capacity across the field through training, technical assistance, dissemination of proven practices, and coordination among RHY providers and partners.
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