Funding Amount

$3.8 million

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Memphis Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)

Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Geographic Scope: Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee

Status: Awarded to Memphis/Shelby County in Fall 2021 (Round 4/5). Currently in implementation phase.

Award Amount: $3.8 million total

Purpose: The YHDP is designed to support selected communities in the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Through this grant, Memphis/Shelby County will design and implement innovative housing programs that meet the unique needs of youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Vision: A future where every youth and young adult in the community has access to safe, stable, and affirming housing.

Mission: To achieve a future without youth homelessness by developing a comprehensive network of community services that are culturally affirming, trauma-informed, low-barrier, and accessible to all youth and young adults.

    Key Components

  • Safe, stable, affirming, and permanent housing connections for youth and young adults
  • Coordinated Community Plan (CCP) developed through comprehensive planning process
  • Youth leadership guidance (Memphis Youth Action Board)
  • Adult stakeholder coordination across system of care

    Target Population

  • Youth and young adults (ages 18-24)
  • Experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity

Program Leadership

Community Alliance for the Homeless (CAFTH) serves as the Memphis/Shelby County Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agency and facilitates plan development, implementation, local stakeholder engagement, and coordination with HUD Technical Assistance providers.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 2670 Union Ave Ext., Ste. 700, Memphis, TN 38112
  • Phone: 901.527.1302
  • Website: cafth.org

How to Apply

Application Process

The YHDP involved a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for housing and supportive services projects in 2022. Application materials and resources included:

  • YHDP Request for Proposals (2022)
  • YHDP RFP Application (Fillable PDF)
  • YHDP Sample Budget
  • CAFTH RFP Info Session Slides
  • YHDP RFP Q&A Document

Note: This was a one-time competitive award made in 2021. The program is currently in implementation phase. For current funding opportunities under YHDP or CoC programs, interested organizations should contact CAFTH or visit their grants page for active opportunities.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

homelessyouth-programshousingsupportive-housing

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