Recovery Residences
Can you apply?
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations in New York State seeking to establish or expand recovery residences.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or equivalent not-for-profit entities. Your organization must operate in New York State and propose housing-based services for people in recovery from substance use disorders.
The grant supports development and operation of recovery residences—supervised, structured living environments that provide peer support and stability. Activities include facility acquisition, renovation, program staffing, and supportive services for residents.
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations in New York State seeking to establish or expand recovery residences.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or equivalent not-for-profit entities. Your organization must operate in New York State and propose housing-based services for people in recovery from substance use disorders.
The grant supports development and operation of recovery residences—supervised, structured living environments that provide peer support and stability. Activities include facility acquisition, renovation, program staffing, and supportive services for residents.
Program description
SETT-24029 Recovery Residences is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Total program funding is approximately $5,000,000. Eligible applicants: Not-For-Profit. Focus area: Health Services, Housing and Shelter Services. Project period: 18 Month(s). Applications are due 2026-07-31. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations in New York State seeking to establish or expand recovery residences.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or equivalent not-for-profit entities. Your organization must operate in New York State and propose housing-based services for people in recovery from substance use disorders.
The grant supports development and operation of recovery residences—supervised, structured living environments that provide peer support and stability. Activities include facility acquisition, renovation, program staffing, and supportive services for residents.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Grant application form (via New York State SFS portal)
- Project narrative and workplan
- Organizational budget and budget narrative
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (or nonprofit certification)
- Letters of support from referral sources or partners
- Facility plans (if known) or identification strategy
Program contact
- 👤 Nicole Prunty
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations (primarily 501(c)(3) nonprofits) operating in New York State. You must be able to develop or operate recovery residences.
What is the deadline and funding timeline?
The application deadline is July 31, 2026. Projects typically run for 18 months once awarded.
What activities does this grant support?
Recovery residence development, housing acquisition or renovation, staffing, peer support programming, and related services for people in recovery.
How competitive is this funding?
This is moderately competitive state funding. Strong applications demonstrate community need, qualified leadership, and realistic budgets for the proposed housing model.
What is the typical funding range?
The $5 million total pool will be distributed among multiple awardees, though individual award amounts are not specified in available materials.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate clear community need for recovery housing. Include local data on substance use disorder prevalence and housing gaps.
- Show capacity to operate recovery residences. Describe your organization's experience with peer support and residential services.
- Budget realistically for facility costs. Account for lease/purchase, renovation, staffing, utilities, insurance, and ongoing operations over 18 months.
- Develop partnerships with local treatment providers and social services. Coordination strengthens your application.
- Address sustainability. Explain how the residence will be funded or self-sustaining after the grant period ends.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations underestimate housing costs or lack clear operational budgets. Weak applications show insufficient community partnerships or unclear pathways to resident referrals. Vague sustainability plans—how residents pay for housing post-grant—often sink otherwise promising proposals.
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