FY 2021 YHDP NOFO Published

FY 2021 YHDP NOFO Published

This information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is now available. YHDP is an initiative designed to address systemic responses to youth homelessness and significantly reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness.

Through this NOFO, HUD will award approximately $72 million in up to 25 participating communities, with a priority for communities with substantial rural populations in up to eight locations. All communities are strongly encouraged to consider applying. The deadline for submissions is June 28, 2022.

View the full Press Release. The NOFO is posted on HUD.gov FY 2021 YHDP page. Additional information related to the NOFO will be available soon on the on the HUD.gov YHDP page.

Application Details

  • Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov (not through e-snaps).
  • The FY 2021 YHDP Application is for your community’s participation in the initiative only. Project funding applications will only be submitted by communities selected to participate.
  • The FY 2021 YHDP Application must be submitted by a community’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Applicant but should be co-developed with a broad array of community partners, including a youth action board, a state or local child welfare agency, youth homelessness housing, and service providers, local school districts, community health organizations, workforce development organizations, law enforcement, judges, corrections, and more.
  • Youth leadership is a critical component of the YHDP. Communities are required to establish a Youth Action Board to guide the Coordinated Community Plan and YHDP project design development.
  • American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and organizations may be eligible to receive project funding under this NOFO. View the upcoming webinar below for details.
  • Technical Assistance (TA) documents on YHDP are located on the HUD Exchange YHDP page.

Upcoming Webinars

FY 2021 YHDP NOFO Webinar – March 30, 2022 – 2:00 PM EDT

HUD will be sponsoring a webinar to review the requirements of the FY 2021 NOFO and YHDP.

To join the webinar, simply access the login page at the link below. It is strongly recommended that participants join the webinar 10 minutes prior to the start time (1:50 PM EDT). Participants can also join by phone by dialing 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694 and using the access code 3348876#.
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FY 2021 YHDP NOFO Webinar for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Other Stakeholders – March 31, 2022 – 3:00 PM EDT

HUD will be sponsoring a webinar to review how Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) can be recipients of YHDP funds. Please note that this webinar will not duplicate information from the general FY 2021 YHDP NOFO Webinar. Participants are encouraged to attend both if possible.

To join the webinar, simply access the login page at the link below. It is strongly recommended that participants join the webinar 10 minutes prior to the start time (2:50 PM EDT). Participants can also join by phone by dialing 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694 and using the access code 7370233#.
Join the Webinar

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