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ClosedDeadline extended (was Aug 24, 2026)Opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was August 31, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $350K – $500K, with about 14 awards expected and $7M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 2 more. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.647 (Social Services Research and Demonstration).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

  1. Jul 23, 2026Posted
  2. Aug 31, 2026Application deadline
  3. Sep 29, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Close date
Aug 31, 2026
Est. award date
Sep 29, 2026
Award floor
$350,000
Award ceiling
$500,000
Est. total funding
$7,000,000
Original deadline (extended)
Aug 24, 2026
Expected awards
14
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.647

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$20.1M
FY25$14.9M
FY26$11.8M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.647. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
amanda.persad@acf.hhs.gov
202-690-7110

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities and Federally recognized tribal governments. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $350k – $500k, total estimated program funding is $7,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 14 awards.

How do I apply for “The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-YY-0119), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.