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The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 31, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119
AgencyAdministration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.647
PostedJul 23, 2026
DeadlineAug 31, 2026
Award ceiling$500,000
Award floor$350,000
Expected number of awards14
Estimated total program funding$7,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereSep 1, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Special district governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • State governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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