Recovery Housing Operating Funds Grant

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

• $80,000 base grant
• $20,000 incentive for 90% data entry in Commonly Well by the end of the contract

Allowable Uses of Funds

• 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

Not Allowed

• Rehabilitation, construction, or capital improvements

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

Contact Person: Roddie Markel
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1978, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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.