Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO
Can you apply?
This grant is for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and public child welfare agencies (PCWAs) to provide housing assistance to families and aging-out foster youth.
Families eligible if lack of adequate housing is the primary factor preventing child placement in out-of-home care or delaying discharge from care. Youth eligible if ages 18-24, left foster care within 180 days, and are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
Families receive unlimited housing vouchers. Youth receive 36-month vouchers, extendable up to 24 months additional if certain requirements met.
This is a multi-year grant awarded to PHAs and PCWAs serving families and transition-age foster youth.
Key dates
- May 8, 2026 Applications open
- Nov 10, 2026 Application deadline in 148 days
- Mar 31, 2027 Award announced
- May 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Family Unification Program (FUP) public housing authorities (PHAs) to partner with public child welfare agencies (PCWAs) to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to two primary groups:
1. Families: Those for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of a child (or children) in out-of-home care, or a delay in the discharge of a child to the family from out-of-home care.
2. Youth: Individuals at least 18 years old and not more than 24 years old (who have not reached their 25th birthday) who:
- Left foster care, or will leave foster care within 180 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in Section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act.
- Are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older.
Voucher Duration:
- Families: No time limit.
- Youth: Limited to 36 months (subject to Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) extensions)
FHSO Extensions:
Under Section 103 of Division Q of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law: 116-260), FUP youth may receive an extension of the 36-month limit for up to an additional 24 months if they meet specific requirements.
- Applicability: FSHO applies to FUP youth who first leased (or lease) a unit after December 27, 2020. This includes youth assisted with funding under this NOFO.
- Reference: See FSHO implementation notice (87 FR 3570).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities)
- Partnership agreement between PHA and PCWA
- Needs assessment and service area data
- PHA Financial Clearance and HUD Form 50058
- Quality control and monitoring plan
- Outreach and eligibility verification procedures
Program contact
- 👤 Family Unification Program
- 📞 N/A
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 14.880 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 14.880). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2012 | $92,930 | |
| 2017 | $3,450,499,867 | |
| 2018 est. | $10,000,000 | |
| 2019 | $29,967,000 | |
| 2020 | $24,417,000 | |
| 2021 | $18,105,149 | |
| 2022 | $21,000,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $39,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for FUP funding?
Public Housing Authorities and public child welfare agencies can apply. You must partner to serve eligible families and youth.
What families are eligible?
Families where inadequate housing is the main reason a child faces out-of-home placement or cannot return home from care. Child welfare agencies must verify this.
Which youth can receive assistance?
Youth ages 18-24 who left foster care within 180 days and are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. They must have a transition plan.
How long do youth receive vouchers?
Youth vouchers last 36 months. Extensions up to 24 months more are possible if specific requirements are met.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a national program with substantial funding. Applications compete based on PHA capacity, partnerships, and need assessment.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish a strong partnership between the PHA and child welfare agency before applying. Clear roles prevent implementation delays.
- Document the specific needs of your service area. Include data on families facing eviction and youth aging out of care.
- Explain how you'll identify eligible families and youth. Child welfare agencies must certify housing instability as the primary barrier.
- Detail your outreach plan for aging-out youth. Many don't know about housing assistance available to them.
- Show your PHA's capacity to manage the voucher portfolio. Include staffing, training, and quality control processes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without a formal PHA-PCWA partnership agreement. Agencies must coordinate on eligibility determination and case management. Failing to document that housing is the primary barrier to family reunification. Child welfare verification is required. Underestimating outreach needs for hard-to-reach youth aging out of care.
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