Building Communities of Recovery

The Building Communities of Recovery grant program aims to strengthen Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) that mobilize and connect resources to expand long‑term recovery support for individuals with substance‑use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions. Up to 18 awards will be funded from an estimated $6.3 million pool. Eligible applicants must be independent nonprofit RCOs that are primarily governed by people in recovery and that coordinate peer‑support networks and community resources. The program emphasizes cost‑sharing, collaborative partnerships, and measurable outcomes that increase access to recovery services across the United States. • Funding mechanism: Grant (CFDA 93.490) • Total estimated funding: $6,300,000 • Number of awards: 18 (average award ≈ $350,000) • Eligibility: Recovery Community Organizations (non‑profit, governed by people in recovery) • Key objectives: expand resource coordination, improve long‑term recovery access, support peer‑based networks • Application window opened: 09/03/2026 (no listed closing date) • Award date anticipated: 09/30/2027 • Required cost‑sharing: Yes • Primary contact: Jihane Ambroise (phone (240) 276‑1600, email [email protected])