The Project Rental Assistance Program (PRA) under Section 811 is designed to help states create more affordable housing options for people with disabilities. It encourages states to work together with health and human services to provide supportive housing and services. The program offers financial support to state governments to manage or delegate the administration of rental assistance for eligible housing properties.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments looking to develop or enhance affordable and supportive housing options for persons with disabilities. It's ideal for states that are ready to collaborate with health and human services agencies to provide integrated housing solutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Lack of collaboration with health and human services agencies
- Inability to administer or contract rental assistance
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- Partnership agreements with health and human services agencies
- Plan for administering rental assistance
- Budget proposal
- Project timeline
- Documentation of current housing initiatives
- Letters of support from relevant agencies
Cautions
- Ensure partnerships with health and human services are well-documented
- Be prepared to demonstrate the ability to manage or delegate rental assistance
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. This includes any official state-level government entity that can demonstrate the ability to administer or contract rental assistance for housing units designated for persons with disabilities.
Overview
This grant is for state governments looking to develop or enhance affordable and supportive housing options for persons with disabilities. It's ideal for states that are ready to collaborate with health and human services agencies to provide integrated housing solutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Lack of collaboration with health and human services agencies
- Inability to administer or contract rental assistance
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide rental assistance for housing units for persons with disabilities. This includes direct administration by the state or contracting with other qualified parties to manage the assistance.
Total Program Funding
$158,000,000
Expected Awards
16
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(16 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state government eligibility
- Establish partnerships with health and human services
- Develop a comprehensive rental assistance plan
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Gather letters of support
- Compile documentation of existing housing initiatives
- Submit application by July 13, 2026