Small Cities Community Development Block Grant
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant’s page describes a separate program supporting people recovering from substance use disorders through housing and rental aid toward independent living.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Housing
Due Dates: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT (Submission close)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $6.5 million total; awards from $50,000 to $6.5 million; targeting 3–5 projects
Summary: Supports recovery housing development and rental assistance for people with substance use disorders in Connecticut.
Key Information: Apply under one track only; projects combining rental assistance and housing development require consultation with program staff.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) administers the Recovery Housing Program (RHP) to provide stable, transitional housing for people recovering from substance use disorders. The current funding listing identifies this opportunity as the DOH Recovery Housing Program NOFA, separately from the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. RHP funds are treated as CDBG funds under the SUPPORT Act.
The program supports developing or maintaining recovery housing and providing short-term housing subsidies, with the goal of self-sufficiency and independent living. Programs must offer low-barrier, safe environments emphasizing peer support and align with National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards through the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences (CTARR). Applications should describe formal links to community partners providing employment, education, family, health, and housing services.
