Recovery Housing Operating Funds Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $100,000 per new Level II or III recovery residence ($80,000 base grant + $20,000 incentive)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Recovery Housing Operating Funds Grant
Funder: Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences (WAQRR)
Purpose: Supports the development of newly staffed Level II or Level III recovery residences across Washington State, helping expand access to safe, supportive, drug- and alcohol-free housing for individuals in recovery.
Geographic Scope: Washington State
Fiscal Period: 2025–2026
Funding Details
Maximum Award: Up to $100,000 per new Level II or III recovery residence
- Rent or mortgage payments and costs associated with acquisition
- Personnel (salaries and benefits)
- Utilities and deposits
- Food for residents
- In-state travel for residents or staff
- Liability insurance
- Equipment (non-capital)
- Maintenance and landscaping
Allowable Uses of Funds
- Rehabilitation, construction, or capital improvements
Not Allowed
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Organizations must be able to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
- Organizations must be able to comply with all contract requirements of WAQRR
- Organizations must have qualified and responsible management and staffing resources necessary to implement the project, including any applicable permitting and accreditation processes
- Organizations must have sound financial management systems and proven financial capacity to operate programs on a reimbursement basis
- Organizations must be able to comply with the insurance requirement of the contract
- Organizations must have a minimum of 18 months of experience operating the proposed project or program
- The operator or legal homeowner must have the authority to execute a duly recorded ten-year restricted deed covenant. This covenant shall legally bind the property to be maintained and operated as a recovery residence for a period of ten (10) years from the date of contract execution
- Grantee will record the deed covenant with a Washington State title company, and the covenant shall remain fully enforceable, including in the event of a change in ownership, for purposes of grant compliance and repayment
Current Status
This funding application opportunity is currently closed due to high volume.
Contact Information
Email: rrgrant@waqrr.org (Subject: RR Grant)
Contact Person: Roddie Markel
Phone: 253-293-5208
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1978, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
How to Apply
Application Process
After you've completed the application and it's been accepted, next steps will be available.
Application Portal: Grant Portal (CMP)
Submission Contact: Roddie Markel (rrgrant@waqrr.org)
Note: The application opportunity is currently closed. Check back for future funding cycles.
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