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Youth Homeless Demonstration Program for Fiscal Year 2024

ID: FR-6900-N-35 • Type: Posted
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Description

1. NOFO HighlightsHUD will select between 12 and 25 communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to develop and execute a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness.Only CoC Collaborative Applicants may apply for a community under this NOFO [Section III.A]Community selection applications are submitted through grants.gov.Communities represented by the CoC Collaborative Applicant must include a Youth Action Board, the local or state public child welfare agency, and a broad array of other partners [V.A]The rating and ranking criteria included in this NOFO will be used to competitively select the communities; however, HUD has the right to select lower scoring community selection applications, as provided in section III.F.a and Section V.B.Selected Communities will:Develop and implement a CCP to prevent and end youth homelessness [Section III.F.b]Apply for project funding up to an amount between $500,000 and $15 million per community, based on each community's youth population size and poverty rate, for a total demonstration amount of approximately $72 million [Section II.C]Request funding for all project types allowed under the CoC Program to support homeless youth, as well as innovative project types that may require a waiver of or an exception to CoC Program or McKinney-Vento Act requirements [Appendix III ]Request funding for a 2-year grant term that may be eligible for renewal under the CoC Program.Have technical assistance available to them to advise the development and implementation of the CCP and CQIP [Section III.G]NOFO PriorityThe purpose of the YHDP is to implement projects that demonstrate how a comprehensive approach to serving homeless youth age 24 and under can dramatically reduce youth homelessness. The population to be served by this demonstration program is youth experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied and pregnant or parenting youth. In order to effectively implement a system that addresses the needs of youth experiencing homelessness, Continuums of Care (CoCs) must understand the subgroups of unaccompanied youth and incorporate those understandings into the YHDP CCP and awarded projects. This will require CoCs to use innovative practices to design better projects and strong comprehensive plans to prevent and end youth homelessness.
Background
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with the goal of preventing and ending youth homelessness. This program aims to support selected communities in developing and implementing comprehensive community approaches to address the needs of youth experiencing homelessness, particularly those aged 24 and under, including unaccompanied and pregnant or parenting youth.

The total funding available through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is approximately $72 million, with HUD planning to select between 12 and 25 communities for participation.

Grant Details
Selected communities will be required to develop and implement a Coordinated Community Plan (CCP) aimed at preventing and ending youth homelessness. They may apply for project funding ranging from $500,000 to $15 million based on their youth population size and poverty rate.

The funding can be used for various project types allowed under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, as well as innovative projects that may require waivers from existing regulations. Communities must also submit a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP) after six months of project operation to assess the impact on youth homelessness. Technical assistance will be provided to help communities in developing their plans.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Collaborative Applicants designated by their local Continuum of Care (CoC). Faith-based organizations can apply on the same basis as other organizations, while individuals are not eligible. Nonprofits must meet specific criteria outlined in HUD regulations.

Communities that have previously received YHDP designations may also apply for additional funding if they meet certain conditions regarding previous grant performance.

Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance for projects funded under this NOFO is 24 months, with potential extensions available for renewal under the CoC Program. The anticipated project start date is October 1, 2026, with an end date of September 30, 2028.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is approximately $72 million, with individual grant awards ranging from $500,000 to $15 million per community based on specific community needs.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in selected communities across the United States, with a priority given to those with substantial rural populations.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Category of Funding
Community Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
14.276 - Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/13/25 the Department of Housing and Urban Development posted grant opportunity FR-6900-N-35 for Youth Homeless Demonstration Program for Fiscal Year 2024 with funding of $72.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 14.276 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. It is expected that 12 total grants will be made worth between $500,000 and $15.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 13, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 17, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
Jan. 13, 2025, 5:49 p.m. EST
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Special district governments
County governments
City or township governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State governments
Additional Info
(25) OtherIndian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities as defined in Section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)Nonprofits, as demonstrated by criteria at 24 CFR 5.109(l)(1) through 24 CFR 5.109(l)(5).Community Selection application:Available to Collaborative Applicants designated by CoCs registered through the most recent CoC Program Registration process. The Collaborative Applicant can apply for any community located within its CoC’s geographic area. The Collaborative Applicant can also apply for multiple communities located within its CoC’s geographic area; however, HUD will not select more than one community within a CoC's geographic area.Project application:Project Applicants that are designated during the application process by the Collaborative Applicant or its designee are eligible to apply for grant funds. The Collaborative Applicant may apply for projects under this Demonstration as well. The Collaborative Applicants that are not Unified Funding Agencies (UFAs) may also designate an eligible applicant to be the recipient of the planning grant. UFAs must apply for and be recipient of all grants for their community. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply for grants or to be subrecipients of grant funds.For a dedicated HMIS grant, the project application must either be from the UFA (when there is a UFA for the community) or the HMIS Lead (when there is no UFA for the community) that will be the grant recipient.To be considered for funding, Project Applicants must provide completed information required by HUD, outlined in Appendix III of this NOFOEligible Program Participants.Funds awarded under the YHDP must only be used to serve:a. Youth, as defined in Appendix II, who initially qualify as homeless under paragraph (1) or (2) of the homeless definition in 24 CFR 578.3 or section 103(b) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, or;b. Youth who initially qualify to be served as stated in I.C.5 of Appendix III. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$15,000,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$72,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
12

Contacts

Contact
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Contact Email
youthdemo@hud.gov
Email Description
Government email
Contact Phone
(202) 402-2440
Additional Information Site
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhdp

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