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Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)

BAKERSFIELD KERN REGIONAL HOMELESS

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 30, 2026

52 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)

Funder: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Geographic Scope: Bakersfield/Kern County, California

Focus Areas: Demonstration projects serving youth experiencing homelessness

Eligibility: Service providers in Kern County seeking to develop or expand youth homelessness programs

Background: The YHDP is a HUD competitive grant program designed to support innovative, rapid, and client-centered interventions to end youth homelessness.

Contact: info@bkrhc.org

Program Resources:

  • YHDP RFP available in Word format for easy editing

  • Guidance documents on housing and staff ratios

  • FAQ sheet and FAQ Zoom session available for applicants
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Letters of Intent (LOI)
    - Due: May 16
    - Use YHDP LOI template provided in RFP document

    2. Ranking Packets
    - Due: May 30
    - Included in RFP document
    - Scoring and ranking criteria provided

    3. Submission Format
    - RFP document provided in Word version for editing
    - All materials included in single RFP package

    Required Materials

    • Letter of Intent (using template)
    • Ranking Packet (scoring documentation)
    • Project narrative and proposal details

    Application Support

    • FAQ sheet available on website
    • Zoom FAQ session held (video available)
    • Guidance on housing and staff ratios provided
    • BKRHC staff available for questions

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    homelessyouth-services

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