§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119
The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB is accepting applications for The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. The deadline is August 17, 2026 and the published award range is $350K – $500K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
- Application deadline
- August 17, 2026
- Award range
- $350K – $500K
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Human Services
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 17, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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