FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO
This grant funds nonprofits, governments, and tribes to support community efforts to quickly rehouse and assist homeless individuals, families, and youth, including those fleeing violence, with a focus on ending homelessness.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: April 23, 2026 (CoC Program Registration) | August 26, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$4.04 billion total; typical awards $2,500–$25,000,000; up to 7,000 awards; project periods from 12 to 60 months
Summary: Funding to support efforts by nonprofits, governments, and tribal entities to end homelessness, rapidly rehouse vulnerable populations, and implement youth homelessness demonstration projects.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching required (generally 25% except leasing); applications via e-snaps portal.
Description
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) provide significant federal funding to advance a community-wide commitment to ending homelessness. These programs support nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities, and public housing agencies in rapidly rehousing individuals and families experiencing homelessness—including those fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking—and youth up to age 24. The YHDP specifically focuses on developing and implementing coordinated community approaches to prevent and end youth homelessness.
Funding can be used for a range of eligible activities, including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The FY 2026 competition offers expanded opportunities for new and renewal projects, including set-asides for transitional housing and supportive service-only projects.
