The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program is a grant aimed at preventing homelessness among young people aged 12 to 26. It provides funding to develop strategies and services that address the root causes of youth homelessness, such as lack of affordable housing, poverty, and family issues. The program also focuses on youth at high risk of homelessness, including those at risk of human trafficking, struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, or transitioning from foster care or juvenile justice systems.
Who it's for: This grant is for city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being one of the eligible applicant types
- Failure to establish a local youth advisory board
- Not participating in the federally sponsored evaluation
- Lack of cost sharing/matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching details
- Plan for establishing a local youth advisory board
- Documentation of partnerships with youth who have experienced homelessness
- Commitment to participate in a federally sponsored evaluation
Cautions
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Participation in a federally sponsored evaluation is mandatory
- Must work with youth who have experienced homelessness
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, and state governments. These entities must be able to implement strategies to prevent youth homelessness and work with youth advisory boards.
Overview
This grant is for city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being one of the eligible applicant types
- Failure to establish a local youth advisory board
- Not participating in the federally sponsored evaluation
- Lack of cost sharing/matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement strategies to prevent youth homelessness, focusing on addressing root causes like affordable housing and poverty. They can also be used to support youth advisory boards and involve youth with lived experience in project design and implementation.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
14
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(24 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan with cost sharing/matching
- Plan for creating a local youth advisory board
- Engage with youth who have experienced homelessness for project input
- Agree to participate in a federally sponsored evaluation
- Submit completed application by the deadline