The Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Cedars Youth Services, Inc. $128,173 under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) on February 1, 2026. The award funds establishment and operation of housing and supportive services projects serving homeless and at-risk youth under age 24 in Lincoln, Nebraska, including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The period of performance runs through January 31, 2027. Cedars Youth Services is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Lincoln that operates emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, street outreach, and case management services targeted at runaway and homeless youth. This award is one of two concurrent Continuum of Care grants held by Cedars; the organization also operates HUD-funded projects obligated October 1, 2025. Beyond HUD funding, Cedars holds multiple active federal grant programs through the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, including a Basic Center Program for emergency shelter and counseling, a Street Outreach Program targeting youth at risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking, and a Transitional Living Program. The organization has maintained federal grant relationships continuously since at least 2003.