Description
The Youth Homelessness NOFO provides competitive awards to eligible applicants under two different programs: Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) grants and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). The goals of the programs are to support communities in establishing and implementing a response system for youth homelessness and to provide funding for housing and services projects. The key aspects of the job include:
* Establishing and implementing a response system for youth homelessness
* Providing funding for housing and services projects
* Supporting communities in addressing the needs of homeless youth
* Encouraging collaboration and coordination among local agencies and organizations
* Promoting the use of evidence-based practices and data-driven decision making
The scope of work includes:
* Conducting a needs assessment and developing a plan to address the needs of homeless youth
* Establishing and implementing a response system for youth homelessness
* Providing funding for housing and services projects
* Supporting the development of local policies and procedures to address youth homelessness
* Encouraging community engagement and participation in addressing youth homelessness