The Supportive Housing Program provides grants for transitional housing and support services to homeless persons moving toward independent living. The Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance and support services to homeless persons with disabilities and their families. Youth Opportunity Grants are used to raise levels of youth employment in economically disadvantaged communities by providing the job-skills training and work experience necessary for youth to further their education and plan for and transition into a career. The Child and Adult Care Food Program, for example, provides cash reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served to young people residing in homeless shelters. The Summer Food Service Program provides free, nutritious meals to low-income young people during school vacations.
Funding is announced as it becomes available.
The program funds rural and inner-city public schools, or a consortia of such schools, to provide afterschool opportunities like homework centers, mentoring, drug and violence prevention activities, and academic enrichment. Although local nonprofit agencies are not eligible to apply, they may consider teaming with a public school or local education agency to submit an application.