Preventing Youth Homelessness

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is seeking proposals for the Preventing Youth Homelessness Grant Program. The program aims to address the factors that contribute to youth homelessness and invest in opportunities for enhanced interventions to address root causes of youth homelessness. The program will provide funding of up to $1,250,000 to service providers, including non-profits, to build evidence-based programs' capacity in serving children and youth. The program will focus on evidence-based secondary and tertiary prevention services/programs, and proposals should demonstrate how they will address risk factors for homelessness among foster youth, increase equity, and provide measurable deliverables. • The program will serve children and youth experiencing foster care in Colorado. • The program will provide funding for capacity building activities, such as hiring, training, and licensures. • The program will prioritize proposals that demonstrate collaboration, community and data-informed approaches, and innovative solutions. • The program will require vendors to provide a detailed budget narrative and budget sheet. • The program will evaluate proposals based on the information requested or referenced in the proposal content section.