Project Rental Assistance Program of Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities FY 2026
This grant funds state efforts to increase affordable, supportive housing for people with disabilities by promoting partnerships and flexible administration of rental assistance.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: July 13, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/13/2026)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $158,000,000 | Award ceiling: $9,875,000 | Up to 16 awards | Initial award covers 5 years of rental assistance, with possible extensions up to 20 years
Summary: Supports state-level strategies to expand access to affordable, integrated supportive housing for extremely low-income persons with disabilities through project-based rental assistance.
Key Information: Only one applicant per state can receive funding; requires formal partnership with state health/Medicaid agencies.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides competitive grants to state or local housing agencies for the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Program. The program is designed to increase the supply of affordable, integrated supportive housing for extremely low-income adults with disabilities. It emphasizes collaboration between state housing agencies and state health and human service/Medicaid agencies to ensure that residents have access to necessary supportive services. Funds support project-based rental assistance for eligible multifamily properties, with the goal of expanding housing options and promoting independent living for persons with disabilities.
