Development Engagement Process
Development Engagement Process supports Connecticut residents recovering from substance use disorders through affordable recovery housing and rental assistance to advance independent living and long-term recovery.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Housing
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (NOFA rolling deadline) | September 30, 2026 (Submission close date) | October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT (Current application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $6.5 million total; awards from $50,000 to $6.5 million; targeting 3–5 projects
Summary: Supports stable, transitional recovery housing and rental assistance for Connecticut residents recovering from substance use disorders.
Key Information: Apply under one track only; projects combining rental assistance and housing development must contact program staff first.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Housing’s Recovery Housing Program supports individuals recovering from substance use disorders on a path toward self-sufficiency and independent living. The opportunity, previously listed as the Development Engagement Process, funds development or preservation of affordable recovery housing and short-term housing subsidies. It operates under the SUPPORT Act and Community Development Block Grant requirements.
Programs must provide a low-barrier, safe environment emphasizing peer support and align with National Alliance for Recovery Residences standards through the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences. Applications should describe formal connections to community partners providing employment, education, family, health, and housing services. The program prioritizes demonstrated need, implementation capacity, and stable housing that supports long-term recovery.
