DOH Recovery Housing Program NOFA
DOH Recovery Housing Program NOFA supports Connecticut residents recovering from substance use disorders through transitional housing and rental assistance to foster housing stability and independent living.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Housing
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (NOFA rolling deadline) | September 30, 2026 (Opportunity Information close date) | October 31, 2026 (Funding Opportunities deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $6.5 million total; $50,000 minimum award; $6.5 million award ceiling; 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 project track only; contact DOH before applying if combining rental assistance and housing development.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) administers the Recovery Housing Program to help individuals recovering from substance use disorders achieve housing stability, self-sufficiency, and independent living. The program supports developing or maintaining temporary recovery housing and providing short-term housing subsidies. Authorized under the SUPPORT Act, its federal funding is administered under Community Development Block Grant requirements.
Projects should provide low-barrier, safe housing with peer support and connections to wraparound services, including healthcare, education, employment, and family supports. DOH prioritizes transitional housing in the Fairfield County Continuum of Care service area and service availability through the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Court Support Services Division. Projects across Connecticut, including CDBG entitlement and tribal areas, are within the program’s geographic scope.
