This program funds initiatives to prevent homelessness among youth and young adults aged 12 to 26 by addressing root causes such as lack of affordable housing, poverty, and family dynamics. It prioritizes serving high-risk populations including those at risk of human trafficking, substance abuse, mental health challenges, or transitioning from foster care or juvenile justice systems. Grant recipients must engage youth with lived experience through advisory boards and participate in federally sponsored evaluations.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled higher education institutions, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible.
