Youth Homeless Demonstration Program
ID: 354732Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$600K - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering a grant opportunity through the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP) aimed at developing coordinated community approaches to prevent and end youth homelessness. Eligible applicants include Collaborative Applicants designated by Continuums of Care (CoCs), which must involve a Youth Action Board and various community partners, with funding amounts ranging from $600,000 to $15 million per community based on youth population size and poverty rates. This initiative is crucial for addressing the needs of homeless youth, including unaccompanied and pregnant or parenting individuals, and aims to implement innovative projects that may require waivers of existing regulations. Interested parties should submit their applications by August 29, 2024, and can contact Nili Soni at youthdemo@hud.gov for further information.

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    Posted
    The document acknowledges the receipt of applications submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for federal funding. It informs applicants that their submissions are under consideration if received by the stipulated deadline. In line with the HUD Reform Act of 1989, HUD will not disclose any applicant's standing until official funding announcements are made. Applicants may be contacted to rectify specific deficiencies in their applications after an initial screening. Conversely, if an application is received after the deadline, it will not be considered further. The acknowledgment form includes sections for the applicant's name, address, and the specific federal program for which they are applying, along with HUD’s processor's name and date of receipt. This document is essential for managing applications for federal grants and ensures compliance with regulations related to the funding process.
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