Discharge Incentive Grant (DIG)
The Discharge Incentive Grant funds housing and stabilization services for people with severe mental illness leaving incarceration in Alaska to prevent homelessness and support successful reentry.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: Total pool typically $200,000; minimum request $50,000 per community; up to three or more communities awarded; 10% admin cap.
Summary: Supports housing and stabilization services for individuals with severe mental illness exiting incarceration to prevent homelessness.
Key Information: Forecasted—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The Discharge Incentive Grant (DIG) is a collaborative initiative led by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) alongside the Alaska Mental Health Trust, the Department of Behavioral Health, and the Department of Corrections. The grant funds immediate housing assistance and related stabilization services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) or other cognitive/co-occurring disorders who are being released from incarceration. The goal is to prevent homelessness and reduce recidivism by supporting housing, essential needs, and coordinated reentry services as individuals transition back into the community.
