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Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants / Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD provides funding to communities nationwide to prevent and address youth homelessness. The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants support communities in establishing or improving their response systems for youth homelessness.
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) provides funding for housing and supportive services projects. These funds focus on improving response systems, building capacity across multiple systems (education, justice, child welfare), collecting and using data on at-risk and homeless youth, developing community leaders, and improving coordination of homeless assistance projects.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments; Federally-recognized Native American Tribal governments and Native American Tribal Organizations; and non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50 million (YHSI), $193 million total for YHSI and YHDP. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants / Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) are due August 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants / Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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