Cold Weather Shelter Management and Operations RFP
Cold Weather Shelter Management and Operations RFP is named, but the supplied page describes a separate recovery-housing program and does not establish whom this RFP supports, what it funds, or its goals.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Housing
Due Dates: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT (Submission close)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $6.5 million available; $50,000 minimum award; $6.5 million listed award ceiling; targeting 3–5 projects
Summary: Supports Connecticut recovery housing and rental assistance for people recovering from substance use disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must hold recovery-services certification and apply under one project track only.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Recovery Housing Program supports stable, temporary housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, helping them move toward self-sufficiency and independent living. It funds the development or maintenance of recovery housing and short-term rental subsidies, with an emphasis on low-barrier environments, peer support, and connections to wraparound services.
The program offers rental assistance and acquisition/rehabilitation tracks, including construction of recovery housing. Programs must align with National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards through the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences (CTARR). DOH prioritizes demonstrated housing need and implementation capacity, including transitional housing in the Fairfield County Continuum of Care service area and service availability through the Judicial Branch’s Court Support Services Division. This recovery-housing opportunity is listed separately from the Cold Weather Shelter Management and Operations RFP.
