Memphis Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)
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.
- 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
Key Components
- Youth and young adults (ages 18-24)
- Experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
Target Population
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.- Address: 2670 Union Ave Ext., Ste. 700, Memphis, TN 38112
- Phone: 901.527.1302
- Website: cafth.org
Contact Information
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.
What Community Alliance for the Homeless actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $2.32M
- Median grant
- $122K
- Range
- $54K–$779K
- By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Memphis, TN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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