1. (1) Grants awarded under the Youth Experiencing Homelessness-Enhancement Grant Program (YEH-EGP) may be used for any of the following:

   1. (a) To increase the accessibility of any of the following programs and services to youth experiencing homelessness (see OAR 461-197-0010):

      1. (A) Shelter facilities (see OAR 461-197-0010).
      2. (B) Outreach (see OAR 461-197-0010).
      3. (C) Culturally specific services (see OAR 461-197-0010).
      4. (D) Mental health or substance abuse services (see OAR 461-197-0010).
   2. (b) To create or strengthen partnerships with host home programs (see OAR 461-197-0010) and other transitional housing (see OAR 461-197-0010) options.
2. (2) Grant recipients with grant agreements for any services defined in section (1) of this rule must comply with all standards and objectives set forth in their grant agreement with the Department.
3. (3)  A grant recipient and any individual or organization providing services with Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program (YEHP) funds may not deny services to, exclude, or otherwise discriminate against a youth experiencing homelessness based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or other protected classes under federal and Oregon civil rights laws.

4. (4)  A grant recipient may not use any portion of YEHP funds (whether through grants, contracts, or other means) to:

   1. (a) Directly influence legislation or policy decisions;

      1. (A) Except when requested to participate as an expert in related committees, counsels, hearings, and proceedings.
      2. (B) No endorsement of specific legislation is permitted.
   2. (b) Retain, compensate, or engage lobbyists to influence government action or policy; or
   3. (c) Participate in any activity that constitutes lobbying.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 417.802

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 417.802

History

SSP 10-2025, adopt filed 04/24/2025, effective 05/01/2025