OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities
State grants support housing rehab, accessibility, home replacement, and urgent repairs for low/moderate-income and vulnerable New Yorkers via not-for-profits and municipalities.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application submission via CDOL, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $75,000–$500,000 (most programs); up to $25,000 per unit for accessibility/rehab, $20,000 per unit for RESTORE, or $500,000 for MMHR; 24–36 month grant terms.
Summary: State-funded grants for NYS not-for-profits and municipalities to support housing rehab, accessibility, home replacement, and urgent repairs for low/moderate-income and vulnerable populations.
Key Information: Individuals cannot apply directly; applicants must be NYS not-for-profits or municipalities with relevant experience.
Description
The OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities, administered by NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) through the Office of Community Renewal (OCR), offer a suite of competitive state-funded grant programs to support community development and affordable housing initiatives across New York State. The programs target housing rehabilitation, accessibility improvements for people with disabilities (including veterans and Medicaid recipients), replacement of dilapidated mobile/manufactured homes, and emergency repairs for elderly homeowners. Funding aims to improve housing quality, enhance accessibility, and address urgent health and safety needs, with a focus on serving low- and moderate-income households and fostering partnerships between local governments and not-for-profit organizations.
