Youth Homelessness
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
2026 Timeline
Overview
On June 10, 2026, HUD published the Youth Homelessness Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to compete $144 million in funding for between 26-50 new YHDP communities and $49 million in funding for YHSI grants. Applications for this funding opportunity are due on August 10, 2026.
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Application Process
2026 PUBLIC POSTING
Albany, Schenectady, & Saratoga Counties
Public Posting: 08.06.2026
DRAFT: YHDP Application: Narrative
Approved: Ranking & Tiering
Rockland County
Public Posting: 08.06.2026
DRAFT: YHDP Application Narrative
Approved: Ranking & Tiering
Ulster County
Public Posting: 08.06.2026
DRAFT: YHDP Application Narrative
Approved: Ranking & Tiering
Dutchess County
Public Posting: 08.06.2026
DRAFT: YHDP Application Narrative
2026 RANK & REVIEW DOCUMENTS
Albany, Schenectady, & Saratoga Counties
Release for Completion:
ACCH/SNC/HSPB: Transitional Housing (TH) & Support Services Only Project Application
Release for Completion:
ACCH/SNC/HSPB: CE-Support Services Only (CE–SSO) Project Application
Rockland County
Release for Completion:
RCCoC: Transitional Housing (TH) & Support Services Only Project Application
Release for Completion:
RCCoC: CE-Support Services Only (CE–SSO) Project Application
Ulster County
Release for Completion:
UCCoC: Transitional Housing (TH) & Support Services Only Project Application
Release for Completion:
UCCoC: CE-Support Services Only (CE–SSO) Project Application
ESNAPS Application
CARES E-SNAPS Collection Tool
CARES is assisting applicants by entering YHDP project applications into HUD’s E-SNAPS system on their behalf. Please use this collection tool to provide the narrative responses and complete the required tables that CARES will enter into E-SNAPS during the application process.