HUD Grants Over $70 Million to Tackle Youth Homelessness in Communities Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $60.3 million to 16 communities across the country, including four rural communities, to address youth homelessness. The funding will support various housing programs, such as rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes. HUD aims to provide vulnerable young people with secure, stable, and supportive housing, working closely with youth who have experienced homelessness to develop and improve the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). The program focuses on community-driven efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness, with a particular emphasis on equitable strategies for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and differently abled youth.