DC Youth and Young Adult Update 01-09-26

By NYEC | January 9, 2026

News at NYEC:  

  • Join NYEC in Houston, TX for Rooted in Action: 2026 Annual Forum! The National Youth Employment Coalition will head to Houston, TX from March 30 – April 1, 2026 for our annual convening of 450+ direct service providers, practitioners, community leaders, employers, and young adults. Across three days, participants will cultivate connections; share innovative strategies, proven practices, and community-driven solutions; and explore how collective strength, perseverance, and action can drive meaningful, systemic change. Join us as we work together to increase opportunity and improve education and employment outcomes for all young people! 

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Executive Branch: 

  • FY2025 HUD Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity Withdrawn: HUD has withdrawn the FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Notice of Funding Opportunity that was originally released in November 2025, pausing the competition while the department revises the notice in response to litigation. A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that blocks HUD’s proposed changes to the CoC funding process. The funding is withdrawn and paused until the courts and HUD provide further direction, though a revised version exists for public review. 

Federal Funding Opportunities with upcoming deadlines: 

  • DOL Grant: YouthBuild 2025: DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. Applications are due March 2, 2026. 
  • Forecasted DOL Grant: Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program (PfP IPP): The Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program will focus on incentivizing the expansion and growth of the National Apprenticeship System, specifically in industries with a firmly established program infrastructure that will make a significant contribution to the Administration’s goal of exceeding 1 million active apprentices. Applications are estimated to be due March 20, 2026. 

From the States: 

  • Connecticut: A $2.5M Dalio Education grant will support the Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub in New Haven, focusing on job training and career access for young people, with a focus on those disconnected from school or work. 
  • California: California’s Assembly Education Committee recently advanced a bill aimed at expanding support for unaccompanied homeless teenagers by creating pilot programs for temporary housing, outreach, and services to keep students engaged in school. The legislation reflects growing state efforts to address the needs of youth experiencing homelessness and improve access to stability and educational continuity. 

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