Community Development Block Grant Program Recovery Housing Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program (CDBG-RHP) funds to states to expand access to stable, transitional housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. 

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) administers the program through an annual competitive funding round.

How the program works

DHCD awards funding through an annual competitive application process: 

• Announcement: Each year, we publish a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on our website to announce that the new application round is open. 

• Application materials: We release all application materials and program guidelines on the day of the workshop.

• Workshop: We host an annual application workshop to walk applicants through program requirements and evaluation criteria.

• Competitive evaluation: DHCD reviews and scores submitted applications through a competitive rating process to select awardees.

Note: HUD Income Limits do not apply to this program.

Who is eligible to apply

• Maryland county governments, including Baltimore City, are eligible to apply. 

• Local governments may apply on behalf of eligible nonprofit organizations that provide recovery housing and related services.

Uses of funds

Funds may be used to create or expand transitional recovery housing for women in recovery who:

• Have children residing with them
• Are seeking reunification with their children
• Are pregnant

Eligible activities

Eligible activities include:

• Acquisition of property
• New construction
• Rehabilitation or renovation of existing property

Project requirements 

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A need for the proposed project
• The capacity to complete and manage the project
• A plan to sustain recovery housing services over the long term

Application workshop

Each year, DHCD hosts an application workshop to provide a detailed review of: 

• Program requirements

• Application procedures

• Evaluation rating process

Contact information

Dona Sorce
Assistant Director, Community Development Programs
Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-429-7502
Toll-Free: 1-800-543-4505