Opportunity ID: 350924

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 05, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhsi
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Program office updated the definition for Project applicant, to an eligible applicant, as outlined in Section III.A of this NOFO. Each application must have only one applicant but can subgrant activities in the project to other organizations, provided that those organizations meet the definition of eligible applicant in Section III.A of this NOFO. Dec 05, 2023
Correcting character issues showing up in the Synopsis. Nov 08, 2023
Correcting character issues showing up in the Synopsis. Nov 08, 2023
Correcting character issues showing up in the Synopsis. Nov 08, 2023
Program office determined that the wrong NOFO was published which required a reposting of the approved correct NOFO. Nov 08, 2023
Nov 08, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 05, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhsi
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhsi
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhsi
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhsi
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
County governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: (25) OtherIndian 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/yhsi
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6700-N-96
Funding Opportunity Title: The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 35
Assistance Listings: 14.277 — Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 08, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 15, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
County governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: (25) OtherIndian 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description: 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.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email:YHSI@hud.gov

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Packages

Agency Contact Information: Nili Soni
YHSI@hud.gov
Email: YHSI@hud.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
14.277 FR-6700-N-96 The Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants PKG00283747 Nov 08, 2023 Feb 15, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

350924 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

350924 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

350924 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport_4_0-4.0.pdf

350924 HUD_424B-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

350924 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

350924 SF424A-1.0.pdf

350924 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

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