Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO

The Family Unification Program (FUP) public housing authorities (PHAs) to partner with public child welfare agencies (PCWAs) to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to two primary groups: 1. Families : Those for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of a child (or children) in out-of-home care, or a delay in the discharge of a child to the family from out-of-home care. 2. Youth : Individuals at least 18 years old and not more than 24 years old (who have not reached their 25th birthday) who: Left foster care, or will leave foster care within 180 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in Section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act. Are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older. Voucher Duration : Families : No time limit. Youth : Limited to 36 months (subject to Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) extensions) FHSO Extensions : Under Section 103 of Division Q of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law: 116-260), FUP youth may receive an extension of the 36-month limit for up to an additional 24 months if they meet specific requirements. Applicability : FSHO applies to FUP youth who first leased (or lease) a unit after December 27, 2020. This includes youth assisted with funding under this NOFO. Reference : See FSHO implementation notice (87 FR 3570) .

Details

• Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Opportunity #: PIH-2600-DC-0084
• Total Funding: $5,000,000
• Expected Awards: 10
• Instrument: grant

Eligibility

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.