The Street Outreach Program (SOP) offers funding to organizations that provide street-based services to help runaway, homeless, and street youth. These services aim to protect youth from sexual abuse and exploitation and help them access shelter, food, and other basic needs.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like nonprofits, schools, and government bodies that work with at-risk youth, especially those who are homeless or at risk of exploitation.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not providing services to street youth
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Applications submitted past the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status or government affiliation
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Requires cost-sharing/matching funds
- Strict deadline for application submission
- Specific focus on youth at risk of sexual exploitation
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, state, county, city, or township governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like nonprofits, schools, and government bodies that work with at-risk youth, especially those who are homeless or at risk of exploitation.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not providing services to street youth
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Applications submitted past the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide street-based services like outreach, shelter access, food, hygiene supplies, and information on available services to youth at risk of exploitation.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(24 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit or government entity
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Outline a budget with cost-sharing details
- Gather financial statements
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by August 17, 2026