WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making $193 million available to communities nationwide to combat youth homelessness, funding programs designed to expand housing options and support services for vulnerable young people transitioning to independent adulthood.
The funding opportunity supports projects aimed at improving local youth homelessness response systems and developing transitional housing and supportive services programs that provide both shelter and wraparound assistance.
HUD said combining the funding streams into a single notice reflects a broader strategy to address youth homelessness through coordinated housing, support, and prevention efforts rather than isolated interventions.
Housing Secretary Scott Turner said the initiative is intended to help vulnerable youth achieve long-term stability.
“Every American should grow up in a safe and loving home,” Turner said. “We focus on partnering with communities to provide stability, resources, and healing to vulnerable youth.”
The funding is available to state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations. HUD also encouraged faith-based organizations to apply.
The announcement follows a series of administration initiatives focused on foster youth and young adults at risk of homelessness. Earlier this year, Turner held discussions with participants in HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence program in cities including Pittsburgh, Denver, and San Antonio to gather feedback on housing challenges facing youth transitioning out of foster care.
Youth homelessness remains a persistent challenge across the United States, with housing advocates and policymakers citing barriers such as aging out of foster care, family instability, economic hardship, and shortages of affordable housing as key drivers.
HUD said the funding will support efforts to increase self-sufficiency among participating youth while improving the effectiveness of local homelessness response systems.
Applications for the funding opportunity are due Aug. 10, 2026. HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362002.
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