The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $193 million available to help local and state governments, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations combat youth homelessness. Federal officials announced the opening of two grant programs designed to strengthen existing systems and launch new solutions.
Among the two opportunities, Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants (YHSI) are designed to help communities improve existing youth homelessness response systems, while Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grants support communities in developing and implementing new approaches to prevent and address youth homelessness.
Officials expect to deliver grants to 49 YHSI community projects and between 25 and 50 YHDP community projects. YHDP selection prioritizes communities with a substantial rural population. Awards across both funding sources could range up to $15 million.
Applications are due electronically through Grants.gov by Aug. 10.
HUD Sec. Scott Turner says the initiative will help vulnerable youth access shelter while assisting them in returning to families or transitioning into self-sufficient adulthood. Turner says combining these two objectives will help reduce youth homelessness.
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