Runaway and Homeless Youth Regions 6 & 7

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is issuing a Request for Grant Proposal to fund the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program in Youth Services Regions 6 and 7. The grant will support services for youth and young adults ages 12‑21 who have run away, are homeless, or are at imminent risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants include non‑profit organizations, local governments, and tribal governments. Proposals may target any subset of the defined age range and may or may not involve youth with child‑welfare or juvenile‑justice histories. The award will be a single contract covering the designated regions, with an emphasis on youth‑driven programming, evidence‑based practices, and data‑driven decision‑making. • Target population: youth/young adults 12‑21 who are runaway, homeless, or at risk. • Geographic focus: Youth Services Regions 6 & 7 in Wisconsin (see Appendix 1). • Eligible applicants: non‑profits, local units of government, tribal governments. • Funding mechanism: grant‑based contract (one award). • Key requirements: local/regional partnerships, evidence‑based strategies, data‑driven outcomes. • Submission window opens 10/16/2026; questions due 12/11/2026 2:00 PM. • Contact: Megan Doll ([email protected], (608) 422‑6368).