ANNOUNCEMENT: The application period for the 2020 CHI-2 Grant is now closed.
In collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, THDA is pleased to offer the Creating Homes Initiative–2 (CHI-2) Program. CHI-2 seeks creative and innovative proposals that expand permanent recovery housing options for individuals recovering from an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
The amount available is $3.0 million. The maximum grant award amount is $500,000. There is no grant minimum. THDA will accept applications from private organizations, non-profit organizations and local public housing authorities. All housing funded through the CHI-2 Program must be rental and address the housing needs of households recovering from OUD, with incomes at-or-below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
CHI–2 – Award Announcement
2020 Spring Funding Recommendations MatrixProgram Start-up Forms
- CHI-2 Start-Up Forms Checklist
- CHI-2 Contract Requirement Highlights
- THDA CHI-2 ACH Form
- W-9 Form
- CHI-2 Signature Form
- CHI-2 Reuse of Funds Form
- CHI-2 Policy of Nondiscrimination Form
- CHI-2 Legal Document Request Form
Program Description and Application Documents:
- Creating Homes Initiative - 2 Program-Description
- Creating Homes Initiative – 2 Community Supports and Need Scores
- Creating Homes Initiative – 2 Application
- Creating Homes Initiative – 2 Application Attachment 1 – Nonprofit Checklist
- Creating Homes Initiative – 2 Application Attachment 2 – Rental Feasibility Worksheet
- Board Member and Corporate Disclosure Form
- Board Member Information Form
Program Resources:
- THDA Design Standards for New Construction
- THDA Design Standards for Rehabilitation
- HOME Income Limits
- HOME Rent Limits