Grants for Sober Living & Recovery Housing
Federal and state grants support sober living facilities, recovery housing programs, transitional housing, and peer recovery residences. Funding is available for recovery housing operators, nonprofits, individuals in recovery, and community organizations seeking to support residential recovery.
Types of Sober Living & Recovery Housing Grants
Recovery Housing Operations
Grants funding sober living facility operations, expansion, staffing, equipment, and capacity building for recovery residences.
- • Sober living house operations and expansion
- • Recovery housing facility development
- • Peer recovery specialist staffing
- • Residential recovery program support
Transitional & Supportive Housing
Funding for transitional housing, supportive housing, recovery residences, and housing assistance for individuals in recovery.
- • Transitional housing programs
- • Supportive housing with recovery services
- • Housing assistance for recovery
- • Rental subsidies for individuals in recovery
Peer Recovery & Support Services
Grants for peer recovery specialists, support groups, peer mentoring, and recovery coaching within sober living settings.
- • Peer recovery specialist programs
- • Recovery coaching and mentoring
- • Mutual support group facilitation
- • Peer-led recovery activities and events
Employment & Life Skills Training
Funding for employment services, job training, life skills workshops, and vocational support for residents in recovery housing.
- • Employment and job training services
- • Vocational rehabilitation and placement
- • Life skills and education workshops
- • Supported employment programs
Eligibility for Sober Living Grants
Recovery Housing Operators & Organizations
Sober living facilities, recovery housing organizations, nonprofits, treatment providers, community mental health centers, and faith-based organizations can apply. Many grants prioritize programs in underserved areas and evidence-based recovery support models.
Individuals Seeking Sober Living
While individuals typically don't apply directly for housing grants, many grant-funded recovery programs provide free or reduced-cost housing to low-income individuals. Individuals can access grant-funded sober living facilities through treatment programs and recovery organizations.
Community & Peer Organizations
Peer-led organizations, mutual support groups, community recovery coalitions, and grassroots recovery organizations are eligible for grants supporting peer recovery services and community education.
Government & Public Health Agencies
State and local health departments, substance abuse agencies, public housing authorities, and government organizations administering recovery services programs are eligible applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get grant funding directly for my drug treatment?
Most grants fund treatment organizations rather than individuals directly. However, if you seek treatment at a facility receiving grant funding, that grant helps cover your care costs. Additionally, many treatment programs offer scholarships, sliding-scale fees, and other financial assistance. Your treatment facility can connect you with payment assistance programs and grant-funded treatment slots. Contact SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) to find publicly-funded treatment in your area.
What's the difference between opioid treatment and general substance abuse grants?
Opioid-specific grants (often called "opioid response" or "harm reduction" grants) fund treatment, overdose prevention, medication-assisted treatment, and naloxone distribution addressing the opioid crisis. General substance abuse grants cover alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs. Most treatment facilities accept grants for multiple substance types. Check specific grant descriptions to see if they're drug-specific or comprehensive.
How do treatment providers use grant funding?
Treatment organizations use grants to: expand capacity (more treatment beds/staff), purchase equipment and materials, provide sliding-scale or free treatment, hire specialists, implement evidence-based therapies, fund recovery support services, train staff, and evaluate program effectiveness. Grants often require matching funding and public health impact documentation. The result is more available, affordable, higher-quality treatment for uninsured and low-income patients.
What are medication-assisted treatment (MAT) grants?
MAT grants fund programs providing medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) combined with counseling and psychosocial support for opioid addiction. These grants may support facility expansion, medication purchase, staff training, and access to underserved populations. MAT has strong evidence for reducing overdose deaths and relapse. Many federal and state grants specifically prioritize MAT expansion for opioid use disorder.
How long is the grant funding cycle for treatment programs?
Most federal grants provide 1-5 years of funding, commonly 3 years. After expiration, programs must reapply for continuation funding. Some programs provide planning grants (developing proposals) and then implementation grants (delivering services). Treatment facilities often combine multiple grants (federal, state, foundation) to maintain operations. Successful programs with strong outcomes tend to be refunded, making grant funding relatively stable once established.
What is SAMHSA and how do I use their grant resources?
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is the federal agency funding most substance abuse treatment grants. SAMHSA provides: grant funding to treatment programs, treatment locator tool (findtreatment.gov) to locate grant-funded services, National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) for referrals, and grant writing resources. SAMHSA.gov lists current funding opportunities. If seeking treatment, use their locator to find publicly-funded providers near you.
Finding Drug Treatment Resources
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline: 1-800-662-4357. Provides treatment referrals, information, and support. Callers are connected with local public and private treatment resources, many funded by grants.
Treatment Locator Tools
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov tool helps locate treatment programs by location and type. NIDA's treatment portal provides research-based information on treatment approaches. State health department websites list licensed treatment providers, many grant-funded.
Funding Sources
Federal: SAMHSA, NIDA, NIAAA, HHS. State: State substance abuse agencies. Local: Community health departments. Foundation: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Casey Foundation, others. Grants.gov maintains federal funding listings; state funding varies by location.
Available Grants for Sober Living
No grants currently matching these criteria. Check back soon or contact SAMHSA for available opportunities.