Synopsis

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program provides funding to identify and implement strategies and services for youth and young adults between ages 12 and 26 in order to prevent homelessness, including strategies designed to serve youth and young adult populations with a high likelihood of experiencing homelessness, housing instability, particularly among youth at risk of human trafficking; struggling with substance abuse or mental health concerns; or transitioning out of foster care, the juvenile justice system, or a residential behavioral health system. Primary prevention efforts should focus on reasons youth become homeless, such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty, and family dynamics.Grant recipients must also work with youth who have experienced homelessness, are self-sufficient, and can assist with helping design and implement their projects. This includes establishing local youth advisory boards. In addition, grant recipients awarded under this funding opportunity must participate in a federally sponsored evaluation.
Response Date	Aug 17, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jul 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	500,000
Award Floor	350,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	State governments, City or township governments, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-690-7110

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.647: Social Services Research and Demonstration