# The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-6700-n-96-the-youth-homelessness-system-improvement-yhsi-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350924

> Department of Housing and Urban Development offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $200,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-6700-N-96 |
| Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Total funding | $50.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 14.277 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

25. Other. Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities as defined in Section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103) Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, as demonstrated by criteria at 24 CFR 5.109(l)(1)through 24 CFR 5.109(l)(5). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

Through this NOFO, HUD is awarding Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants to support selected communities develop and implement systems infrastructure to better address youth homelessness. The grants will focus on systems change to create and build capacity for Youth Action Boards; collect and use data that work with at-risk youth; develop strong leaders within a community; and improve the coordination, communication, operation, and administration of homeless assistance projects to better serve youth, including prevention and diversion strategies. The goal of the YHSI is to increase the capacity of communities to better serve youth and create projects that are responsive to the needs of youth at-risk of or experiencing homelessness in the community. The objectives of this funding are to:Improve the capacity of youth in the community: Developing peer support models, including training, project design, and implementation; creating Youth Action Board training, including government rules, leadership, and other skills; community training and outreach on how to work with youth and integrate youth leadership in an authentic way. Establish partnerships: Bringing together system partners who also work with youth who are housing unstable. This could include partnerships with Tribes and cultural organizations in the community, k-12 schools, higher education, juvenile justice, child welfare, employment services, etc. Improve Coordinated Entry Systems (CES).Improve data collection and use between systems that work with youth at-risk of and experiencing homelessness. Assess, address, and improve equity in youth homeless response systems.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-6700-N-96 still open?

No. It closed on February 15, 2024.

### Who can apply for The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants?

Department of Housing and Urban Development accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants?

Closed February 15, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 35 awards.