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Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants (YHSI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants help communities improve existing youth homelessness response systems, focusing on a comprehensive approach that addresses housing needs, services for chronic physical or mental health conditions, substance use disorders, domestic violence, childhood abuse, and barriers to employment.
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Youth Homelessness Programs | HUD.
gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Youth Homelessness Programs Youth Homelessness Programs Addressing youth homelessness requires a community approach that includes a variety of partners and approaches that address housing needs; services related to health, substance use disorders, domestic violence and barriers to employment; and infrastructure to ensure efficient delivery of resources.
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants are HUD’s primary programs to address youth homelessness. On June 10, 2026, HUD published the Youth Homelessness Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to compete $144 million in funding for between 26-50 new YHDP communities and $49 million in funding for YHSI grants.
Applications for this funding opportunity are due on August 10, 2026 .
Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon) YHDP Funding Estimation Tool Community Registration Process Youth Homelessness Registration Detailed Instructions Youth Homelessness Consolidated Application Detailed Instructions YHDP Priority Listing Detailed Instructions YHDP New Project Application Detailed Instructions YHDP Planning Project Application Detailed Instructions Youth Homelessness NOFO webinar (Coming Soon) eLOCCS and Financial Training for YHDP Recipients Map of YHDP-Funded Continuums of Care Content current as of July 10, 2026.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and state governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants (YHSI) are due August 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants (YHSI) is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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