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

The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center grant is administered by the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Family and Youth Services Bureau. This program is designed to strengthen the national network of organizations serving runaway and homeless youth by funding a single entity to operate a centralized training and technical assistance center. The funded organization will support service providers across the country by improving their ability to deliver effective, evidence based services that address youth homelessness and related challenges. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to enhance the quality, coordination, and effectiveness of services provided to runaway and homeless youth. The selected recipient will develop and disseminate training resources, provide targeted technical assistance, and build organizational capacity among grant recipients and youth serving organizations. The program focuses on four core outcome areas including youth well being, education and employment, permanent connections, and safe and stable housing. Activities must align with federal priorities emphasizing program integrity, evidence based practices, and partnerships with community stakeholders. Funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement with substantial federal involvement. The total available funding is 2500000 dollars with one anticipated award. The award will support a three year project period composed of three one year budget cycles. Allowable activities include development of training materials, delivery of webinars and in person events, technical assistance to grantees, coordination of national training efforts, and evaluation activities. Certain costs are prohibited, including construction, fundraising, and specific restricted program activities. The program requires a cost sharing contribution of at least 10 percent of total project costs, which may be met through cash or in kind contributions. Eligible applicants include statewide and regional nonprofit organizations, including faith based entities that meet nonprofit requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and for profit organizations are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to operate a national level training and technical assistance center, including staffing, partnerships, and subject matter expertise. The application must include a detailed project narrative, budget, organizational documentation, and evidence of nonprofit status. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov by the stated deadline. Applicants must maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov prior to submission. Required components include a project summary, full narrative, line item budget, and supporting attachments such as organizational charts, resumes, and third party agreements. Applications are evaluated based on criteria including need, approach, impact, organizational capacity, budget justification, and alignment with agency priorities. Applications are due by August 14, 2026 at 1159 pm Eastern Time, with an expected project start date of September 30, 2026. The review process includes an initial eligibility screening followed by a merit based evaluation conducted by a review panel. Award decisions consider scoring results, geographic distribution, past performance, and alignment with federal priorities. The selected recipient will work closely with federal program officers throughout the project period and must meet ongoing reporting and performance requirements.

Align proposal with ACF priorities; emphasize evidence based training and measurable outcomes; demonstrate national capacity and partnerships