Hope For Every Youth: Strengthening Relationships with Family and Communities 2026 RY National Grantee Training November 17th - 19th Dallas, Texas

The 2026 Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) National Grantee Training will be held Tuesday, November 17 through Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas.   

This is an annual event that offers networking opportunities and workshops for Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)-funded RHY grantees and members of the youth services field, including youth and young adults. Attendees will be inspired by our keynote speaker, engage in interactive workshops and dynamic discussions, and connect with federal staff, RHY grantees, youth and young adults, and national and community-based partners. 

Hope for Every Youth: Strengthening Relationships with Family and Communities  

Supporting young people in developing positive ongoing connections with their families and communities is foundational to achieving the RHY Program's Core Outcome Areas. These strong relationships support youth's well-being, advancements in their educational and employment pursuits, and provide safe and stable housing options. The 2026 National Grantee Training will highlight promising practices in supporting permanent connections from local communities, national partners, and federal agencies.

Through inspiring main stage sessions, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, exhibit booths, and peer exchanges, attendees will:

  • Gain practical tools you can apply immediately
  • Learn from peers and emerging practices from across the country
  • Connect directly with federal staff and national partners
  • Discover innovative strategies to support youth and families
  • Build meaningful connections with fellow grantees
  • Strengthen outcomes that help youth thrive

Registration

The 2026 RHY National Grantee Training is open to FYSB RHY Grantees. This is an in-person event. This year’s training main-stage sessions will be live-streamed. Links to watch will be available prior to the event. While this will allow viewers to watch from anywhere, viewing the live stream does not satisfy RHY Grantee attendance requirements.  

RHY Grant Recipient Registration Guidance

To satisfy the grant requirements, grantees must have ONE representative per funded program in attendance at the in-person training. Grantee organizations should identify their representatives prior to registering. During the registration process, please select “RHY Grantee” as your ticket type. 

  • Registration is required to attend. No on-site registration will be permitted.
  • RHY Grantee attendance at the Opening Plenary, OTIP Training Plenary, and Closing Session is required.
  • Registration for one representative per funded program is guaranteed for RHY grant recipient organizations. There is no limit on the number of attendees a grantee may register for this in-person event.
  • There is no cost to register.       

Please register by November 6, 2026.

New Grant Recipient Orientation
Monday, November 16th from 1:00-4:00 PM CT

If your organization has received its first grant award or received a new award to continue serving young people experiencing homelessness, your participation is mandatory.  When registering for the RHY National Grantee Training, you’ll be prompted to register for this 3-hour session.

All organizations awarded RHY Program funding for the period beginning September 30, 2026, must plan to attend the New Grant Recipient Orientation.