The Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025 is a grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It aims to help communities establish or improve systems to address youth homelessness. There are two programs under this NOFO: the Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants and the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). The YHSI grants focus on creating or enhancing response systems, while the YHDP funds housing and supportive services projects, especially in rural areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for various government entities and educational institutions. Eligible applicants include county and state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a plan for a youth homelessness response system
- Incomplete application submission
- Not participating in HUD evaluation activities
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or institutional status)
- Community needs assessment
- Letters of support from community partners
- Evaluation plan
- Registration on Grants.gov
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required, so applicants must be prepared to contribute financially.
- Participation in HUD's evaluation activities is mandatory.
- Priority may be given to communities with substantial rural populations.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, city or township governments, and public and state institutions of higher education. The grant is also open to unrestricted applicants, meaning a wide range of entities can apply as long as they meet the specific requirements outlined in the NOFO.
Overview
This grant is for various government entities and educational institutions. Eligible applicants include county and state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a plan for a youth homelessness response system
- Incomplete application submission
- Not participating in HUD evaluation activities
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish or improve systems that respond to youth homelessness, including implementing housing and supportive services projects. This may involve developing new programs or enhancing existing ones to better serve homeless youth, especially in rural communities.
Total Program Funding
$193,000,000
Expected Awards
73
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 10, 2026(58 days)
Application Checklist
- Read the NOFO carefully to understand requirements
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget with cost-sharing details
- Gather necessary community support letters
- Ensure all registrations (DUNS, SAM, Grants.gov) are current
- Submit the application by the deadline