Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program
This grant funds California counties to provide housing support and navigation services to vulnerable young adults aged 18–24, especially those with foster care or probation backgrounds.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (bi-annual report) | September 2026 (application submission) | January 2027 (bi-annual report) | October 2027 (disbursement deadline) | July 2028 (final report)
Funding Amounts: $33.3M (THP), $13.7M (HNMP), and $9M (THPSUP) allocated by formula to eligible California counties; typical awards vary by county.
Summary: Supports county agencies to prevent homelessness and secure housing for vulnerable young adults aged 18–24, especially those with foster care or probation backgrounds.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant—dates and requirements are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program, administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), provides formula-based funding to California counties to assist young adults aged 18–24—especially those currently or formerly in the foster care or probation systems—to secure and maintain stable housing. The program encompasses three core components:
- Transitional Housing Program (THP): Helps eligible youth secure and maintain housing, with priority for those formerly in foster care or probation.
- Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP): Provides funding for housing navigators who support youth in finding and retaining housing, and includes training for child welfare social workers and probation officers.
- Transitional Housing Plus Housing Supplement Program (THPSUP): Offers supplemental funding to select counties with high rental costs.
Counties are encouraged to coordinate with their local Continuum of Care to maximize impact and service integration for vulnerable youth.
