This legislation aims to prevent youth homelessness by establishing two distinct grant programs administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services: the Preventing Youth Homelessness Demonstration Grant Program and the Preventing Youth Homelessness Capacity Grant Program . These programs are designed to support eligible entities in identifying and implementing effective strategies and services for individuals aged 12 to 26 who are at risk of homelessness or transitioning out of public systems. The Demonstration Grant Program awards grants ranging from $3,000,000 to $7,500,000 over a five-year period to entities that develop coordinated community prevention plans. These plans must assess local needs, outline support for at-risk individuals, and detail the use of funds for activities such as primary prevention services and cross-system collaboration. A key requirement is the establishment of a Youth Homelessness Prevention Council , primarily composed of youth with lived experience of homelessness, to provide recommendations on grant activities. The Capacity Grant Program offers smaller planning grants, between $500,000 and $1,500,000 for 18 months, to help eligible entities better understand the drivers and extent of youth homelessness in their communities. These grants support the development of tools and procedures for identification and measurement, and help entities prepare to apply for the larger demonstration grants. Both programs require consultation with various federal agencies and emphasize cross-system partnerships with local educational agencies, housing providers, child welfare agencies, and behavioral health providers. The bill reserves a portion of funding for Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and entities serving rural areas, and allows for a federal share of up to 90 percent, with waivers for financial need. Grant recipients must submit regular reports on fund usage and progress, and the Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress, making them publicly available. The legislation also includes provisions for non-discrimination and authorizes significant appropriations, including $85,000,000 annually for the Demonstration Program and $20,000,000 annually for the Capacity Program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with additional sums authorized thereafter.