HUD FY20 Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Competitive NOFO

This Foster Youth to Independence Competitive (FYI Competitive) NOFA makes Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance available to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies (PCWAs). FYI Competitive utilizes funding appropriated to serve youth under the Family Unification Program (FUP). Under FYI Competitive PHAs provide housing assistance on behalf of: Youth at least 18 years and not more than 24 years of age (have not reached their 25th birthday) who left foster care, or will leave foster care within 90 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in Section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act, and are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older.    

Funding of approximately $ 20,000,000 is available through this NOFA. HUD expects to make approximately 40 awards from the funds available under this NOFA.

Program Office: Public and Indian Housing

Funding Opportunity Title: Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Competitive

Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-41

Primary CFDA Number: 14.880

OMB Approval Numbers: 2577-0169

Opening Date: 01/19/2021

Deadline Date: 03/22/2021

Agency Contact:  Questions regarding specific program requirements for this NOFO should be directed to FYICompetitive@hud.govPersons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Please note that HUD staff cannot assist applicants in preparing their applications.

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