Development Engagement Process
The Development Engagement Process grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing funds innovative projects to develop, rehabilitate, or subsidize recovery housing for people overcoming substance use disorders.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Housing
Due Dates: May 22, 2026 (Applications open) | July 31, 2026 (Questions due) | September 30, 2026 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: ~$6.5 million total | Minimum award: $50,000 | 3–5 projects funded | Grants only, needs-based
Summary: Supports nonprofits and municipalities in Connecticut to develop, rehabilitate, or subsidize recovery housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and appropriate recovery housing certification; projects must align with NARR standards and serve low/moderate income individuals.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH), provides competitive grants to support the development, rehabilitation, or rental subsidy of recovery housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Funding is available for both capital projects (acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction) and rental assistance, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal and state standards, including NARR (National Alliance for Recovery Residences) certification, Fair Housing, and ADA requirements. The program aims to increase the availability of safe, supportive, and affordable housing options, with wraparound services that promote long-term recovery, stability, and community reintegration.
