OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities
The OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities from Homes and Community Renewal fund research-driven projects to improve accessible and emergency housing for vulnerable New Yorkers.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application submission deadline via CDOL, certified by applicant no later than 4:00 PM EST; projected)
Funding Amounts: Program maximums: $500,000 per award (most programs); $25,000 per unit (Access to Home, Access to Home for Heroes, Access to Home for Medicaid Members); $20,000 per building (RESTORE); $300,000–$500,000 per award (MMHR); most grants require minimum requests of $75,000 or $200,000. Grant durations: 24–36 months.
Summary: Grant programs support New York State not-for-profits and municipalities in providing accessible, emergency, and replacement housing for low- and moderate-income and vulnerable populations.
Key Information: Individuals cannot apply directly; only eligible organizations may apply as Local Program Administrators.
Description
The OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities, administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), offer a suite of competitive grant programs for not-for-profit organizations and municipalities across New York State. These grants aim to enhance community development and address critical housing needs, including accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, emergency repairs for elderly homeowners, and replacement of substandard mobile or manufactured homes. Programs include Access to Home, Access to Home for Heroes, Access to Home for Medicaid Members, Mobile & Manufactured Home Replacement (MMHR), and RESTORE. Funds are awarded to organizations that serve as Local Program Administrators (LPAs), who then deliver direct assistance to eligible residents.
