OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities
OCR State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities fund research-based housing accessibility, repairs, and community development projects in New York, administered by Homes and Community Renewal.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 (Application open) | September 3, 2026 (Submission deadline, 4:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Program award range: $75,000–$500,000 per application; typical per-unit caps: $20,000–$35,000 depending on program; total available: $19.5M across five programs.
Summary: State-funded grants for New York not-for-profits and municipalities to support community development, accessible housing, home repairs for seniors, and mobile home replacement.
Key Information: Only NYS not-for-profits and municipalities with ≥1 year relevant service may apply; late applications not accepted.
Description
The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) State Housing Resource Funding Opportunities provide competitive grant funding to not-for-profit organizations and municipalities in New York State for a range of housing and community development initiatives. Funding is available through five main state programs: Access to Home, Access to Home for Heroes, Access to Home for Medicaid Members, Mobile & Manufactured Home Replacement (MMHR), and RESTORE (Residential Emergency Services to Offer Repairs to the Elderly). These programs aim to promote accessible, safe, and affordable housing, improve conditions for vulnerable populations, and support neighborhood revitalization.
