HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119: The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB notices from 2026.
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $350,000) to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 14 awards worth $7.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 14, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$350,000
- Total funding$7.0 million
- Expected awards14
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Social Services Research and Demonstration awards averaged $710,999; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
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 has won Social Services Research and Demonstration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Social Services Research and Demonstration (93.647) awarded $131 million across 184 grant awards, an average of $710,999 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc. | Georgia | 1 | $5.5 million |
| Maine Community Action Association | Maine | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Child Trends, Incorporated | Maryland | 2 | $3.0 million |
| University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority | Wisconsin | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Covenant House Alaska | Alaska | 2 | $2.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119 still open?
No. It closed on August 31, 2026.
Who can apply for The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program?
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program?
Closed August 31, 2026. 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 $500,000 each. About $7.0 million in total across about 14 awards.
Who has won Social Services Research and Demonstration grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc., Maine Community Action Association, Child Trends, Incorporated. The program made 184 awards worth $131 million in that time.
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