TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Creating Homes Initiative 3.0 (CHI 3.0) – FY2027 housing grants
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Nov 5, 2026 · 29 days left
- Award size
- From $100K
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- How you get paid ?
- By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
- Buildings & equipment
- The official notice says construction, renovation or equipment can be paid for. Check the limits.
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee
- No match required
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/department-funding-opportunities.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/f3710108-fdde-4c6c-9be8-60f6b07c4cba
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About this grant
One-time state money to buy, build or renovate permanent affordable housing for Tennesseans with mental illness or substance use disorders who are coming home from prison or jail or were previously incarcerated. Requests start at $100,000, and the housing must stay dedicated to this population under a restrictive covenant. An intent-to-apply email is due October 8, 2026.
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Oct15
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Oct29
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Nov2
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Nov5
Deadline
From the funder.
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