Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #CPD-2600-DC-0035

HUD Grants for Youth Homelessness System Improvement and Demonstration Programs

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Posted

April 22, 2026

Respond By

July 29, 2026

Identifier

CPD-2600-DC-0035

NAICS

624229, 813319, 813219

This opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides grant funding to support community efforts addressing youth homelessness: - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Programs and Funding: - Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants (CFDA 14.277) - Supports up to 50 communities in establishing or improving youth homelessness response systems - Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Grants (CFDA 14.276) - Funds 26 to 50 communities to implement housing and service projects for homeless youth - Prioritizes rural communities - Total funding available: $197,000,000 - Individual awards range from $500,000 to $15,000,000 - Eligible Applicants: - State and local governments, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and educational institutions - Requirements and Notable Details: - Focus on youth aged 24 and under - Selected communities must participate in HUD evaluation activities - Technical assistance may be provided to recipients - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for community-based projects and services

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides funding under two programs: Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grants. The programs aim to demonstrate comprehensive approaches to serving homeless youth age 24 and under, addressing housing and related service needs such as health, substance use, and employment barriers. HUD will select approximately 50 communities for YHSI grants to establish or improve youth homelessness response systems, and between 26 and 50 communities for YHDP grants to implement housing and service projects, prioritizing rural areas. Selected communities must participate in HUD evaluation activities and may receive technical assistance.

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