New Grantee Orientation

Each year, the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program, in partnership with the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC), welcomes newly funded organizations through its New Grantee Orientation. The 2026 virtual orientation was held on February 24, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM ET, bringing together all organizations awarded RHY Program funding for the grant period beginning September 30, 2025.

Designed specifically for new grantees, this mandatory session provides essential guidance, resources, and connections to support a strong program launch and long-term success.

What New Grantee Orientation Covers

Participants receive an overview of: 

• FYSB Organizational Structure 
• FYSB Mission and Vision 
• Overview of the RHY Act  
• History, Purpose, and Scope of RHY Programs 
• Overview of Program-Specific Requirements 
• Managing Your Federal Grant 
• Role of Federal Project Officers and Grants Management Officers 
• Post Award Monitoring and Support 
• RHY Program Network of Support 

In Case You Missed It

You can watch the recording of the 2026 New Grantee Orientation, by logging into the RHYTTAC eLearning platform. Don't have an eLearning account? Get all the details here.  

Questions? 

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].