FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO
Department of Housing and Urban Development
About This Grant
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to:promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness;provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, States, Indian Tribes or 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) (TDHEs)], and local governments to quickly rehouse individuals and families experiencing homelessness, persons experiencing trauma or a lack of safety related to, or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and youth experiencing homelessness while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness;promote access to, and effective utilization of, mainstream programs and programs funded with State or local resources; andoptimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.The goal of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is to support the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness and sharing that experience with and mobilizing communities around the country toward the same end. The population to be served by the demonstration program is youth ages 24 and younger who are experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied and pregnant or parenting youth.
Grant Summary
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO is a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant providing $3K to $25M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-08-26 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$3K–$25M
2026-08-26
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO from Department of Housing and Urban Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Housing and Urban Development before the deadline.
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FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO?
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO provide?
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO provides between $3K and $25M per award from Department of Housing and Urban Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO deadline?
Applications for FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO are due 2026-08-26 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO?
To apply for FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development.