Center for Community Recovery Innovations (CCRI)
Through the Center for Community Recovery Innovations (CCRI), MassHousing provides grants to promote the creation and preservation of affordable housing for individuals in recovery and their families.
To date, CCRI has awarded more than $17.5 million in grants for the creation or preservation of nearly 3,200 units of substance-free housing, in 56 communities, serving recovery populations that include men, women, families, veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Questions? Email CCRI@masshousing.com.
Applying for CCRI Grants
The FY27 CCRI Grant Application will be available in August 2026 for registered 501c3 organizations seeking funding to create or preserve affordable sober housing or develop innovative programming to support the recovery community.
CCRI grants are not available to individuals seeking rental assistance for sober housing. Resources for rental assistance can be found here:
- Project North (for court users)
- MassHealth (members enrolled in an accountable care organization)
- Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Rental Assistance
- MASH Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
- Power Forward Sober Living Scholarship
Press Releases Sober Housing
MassHousing has Awarded $300,000 for the Creation of Affordable Sober Housing in Bellingham and Lowell
Two nonprofit organizations supporting men and veterans impacted by substance use disorder will receive funding to help create 39 new sober housing units
February 25, 2026
Press Releases Sober Housing
MassHousing has Awarded $185,000 for the Preservation of Affordable Sober Housing and Supportive Services in Massachusetts
Four nonprofit organizations supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder will receive funding
March 24, 2025