Sober Living Financial Assistance Grants
Federal and state grants support financial assistance for sober living, recovery housing subsidies, residential recovery programs, and housing support for individuals and organizations in recovery. Find funding for sober living facilities, recovery residence operations, housing assistance programs, and peer recovery housing.
Types of Sober Living Financial Assistance Grants
Sober Living Facility Subsidies
Direct financial assistance for sober living facility operations, expansion, and resident support services.
- • Facility operating expenses and utilities
- • Sober living house startup grants
- • Resident subsidy programs
- • Recovery housing capacity expansion
Housing Payment Assistance
Financial assistance for rent, housing deposits, and ongoing housing support for individuals in sober living.
- • Sober living rent subsidies
- • Housing deposit assistance
- • Rental payment support
- • Emergency housing assistance
Recovery Support Services
Funding for peer support, recovery coaching, and wraparound services in sober living facilities.
- • Peer recovery specialist support
- • Recovery coaching funding
- • Group counseling and activities
- • Wraparound support services
Transitional Housing Financial Aid
Grants for transitional housing programs providing financial support alongside recovery services.
- • Transitional housing subsidies
- • Bridge housing financial assistance
- • Housing-first recovery programs
- • Supportive housing grants
Eligibility for Sober Living Financial Assistance
Sober Living Facilities & Organizations
Licensed sober living homes, recovery housing organizations, nonprofits, treatment providers, and community organizations can apply for operating subsidies, capacity expansion, and resident assistance funding.
Individuals in Recovery
Individuals seeking sober living or transitional housing may qualify for direct rental assistance, housing deposit help, and subsidized housing through grant-funded programs. Contact local treatment programs and recovery organizations for available assistance.
Treatment Organizations
Substance abuse treatment providers, mental health centers, and recovery services organizations can access grants for sober living financial assistance programs serving their clients.
Government & Public Health Agencies
State and local health departments, substance abuse agencies, and housing authorities administering recovery housing programs can apply for financial assistance funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get financial assistance for sober living housing?
Yes. Many grant-funded treatment programs and recovery organizations provide sober living financial assistance, including rent subsidies, housing deposits, and ongoing housing support. Contact your local treatment facility, SAMHSA (1-800-662-4357), or recovery organization to learn about available assistance in your area.
What's the difference between sober living and halfway houses?
Halfway houses are typically government-operated or contracted transitional housing for individuals transitioning from incarceration or intensive treatment. Sober living homes are peer-operated recovery residences where people maintain independence while supporting each other's recovery. Both may receive grant funding for resident financial assistance and operations.
How do sober living facilities use grant financial assistance?
Sober living facilities use grants to: provide housing subsidies for low-income residents, cover facility operating costs, hire peer recovery specialists, fund recovery support activities, purchase equipment and supplies, and provide wraparound services. Grants enable facilities to serve more residents and provide higher-quality support.
What is an Oxford House?
Oxford Houses are peer-run recovery residences where individuals in recovery live together, share expenses, and support each other's recovery. They're self-supported (residents pay rent) but often receive grant funding for new house startup, emergency assistance, and recovery support services. Oxford House International provides training and networking.
What agencies fund sober living financial assistance grants?
Primary funders include SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development), NIH/NIDA/NIAAA, state health departments, state housing authorities, and some foundation grants. Federal grants typically require state and local matching funds.
How long do sober living financial assistance grants fund housing?
Financial assistance duration varies: some provide short-term emergency help (3-6 months), others fund longer-term subsidized housing (1-3 years), and some support ongoing transitional housing. Most grants require matching funds and documented outcomes showing resident progress in recovery.
Sober Living Support Resources
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline: 1-800-662-4357. Provides housing assistance referrals, treatment information, and connects callers with grant-funded recovery housing options.
Oxford House International
Provides information about Oxford House recovery residences, peer-run sober living models, and local Oxford House chapters. Offers guidance on starting new recovery houses and accessing funding.
HUD Housing Resources
HUD funds transitional and supportive housing programs. HUD.gov provides information on housing assistance, local housing authority programs, and recovery housing initiatives in your area.
State Health Department Housing Programs
State health and housing departments administer recovery housing financial assistance. Contact your state substance abuse agency for available housing grants and subsidies.
Available Grants for Sober Living Financial Assistance
No grants currently matching these criteria. Check back soon or contact SAMHSA for available opportunities.