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: September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total: $4.04 billion | Individual awards: $2,500–$25 million | ~7,000 awards expected
Summary: Supports community efforts to end homelessness and fund rapid rehousing, supportive services, and coordinated responses for homeless individuals, families, and youth.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching is required; applications must be submitted via e-snaps by 8:00 p.m. ET on deadline.
Description
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds community-driven initiatives to end homelessness. This annual competition also includes the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), which aims to develop and implement coordinated local strategies to prevent and end youth homelessness. Funding supports rapid rehousing, transitional and permanent housing, supportive services, and systems coordination for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including youth up to age 24, those fleeing domestic violence, and other vulnerable populations. The program emphasizes minimizing trauma, promoting access to mainstream resources, and optimizing self-sufficiency.
