DCA, CSH Launch Request for Applications for 2026–2027 Georgia Supportive Housing Institute

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) today announced that applications are open for the 2026–2027 Georgia Supportive Housing Institute, a statewide initiative designed to help communities develop high-quality supportive housing for Georgians experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and complex service needs. 

Now entering its third year, the Georgia Supportive Housing Institute provides intensive training and technical assistance to multidisciplinary teams seeking to create supportive housing developments that combine affordable housing with coordinated services. DCA and CSH encourage applications from rural communities and areas outside Georgia's major metropolitan regions. Communities with growing housing needs seeking effective long-term strategies to address homelessness, improve housing instability, and strengthen local support systems are also encouraged to apply. 

“DCA is excited to continue building on the success of Georgia’s Supportive Housing Institute,” said DCA Commissioner Christopher Nunn. “We are proud of our partnership with CSH, and we look forward to seeing how Georgia’s communities will use this opportunity to create much-needed supportive housing for those in need.”   

Funded by DCA and facilitated by CSH, the Institute brings together developers, service providers, property managers, healthcare partners, housing authorities, and community organizations to learn the fundamentals of supportive housing development, from project design and financing to operations and service delivery. Each participating team leaves the Institute with a customized development plan and stronger partnerships to advance their vision. 

The program has already demonstrated significant impact. Projects developed through the 2025–2026 Institute are projected to create 815 housing units statewide, including 279 supportive housing units, with developments planned across metro Atlanta, Northeast Georgia, and Central Georgia.  

At a time when communities are facing increased pressure to respond to homelessness and housing instability, the Institute equips local partners with the tools needed to develop sustainable housing solutions.  

"As communities across Georgia grapple with rising housing challenges and growing concerns about homelessness, supportive housing offers a proven path forward," said Deirdre Bolden, Director, CSH Southeast. "The Institute helps local teams build the partnerships, expertise, and development strategies needed to create housing solutions that improve stability for residents while strengthening outcomes for entire communities." 

Participants from previous cohorts report that the Institute strengthened their projects, expanded their understanding of supportive housing development, and accelerated their readiness for public and private investment. Scott Walker, President and CEO of 3Keys, Inc., described the Institute as "a transformative experience" that helped his team advance its supportive housing initiative and become better positioned for implementation and funding opportunities.  

The Georgia Supportive Housing Institute builds on CSH's nationally recognized model, which has helped supportive housing projects move from planning to operation for more than two decades. Approximately 80 percent of Supportive Housing Institute graduates nationwide successfully advance their projects into operation.  

Who Should Apply 

The Institute welcomes applications from teams that may include: 

• Affordable housing developers and owners 
• Property managers 
• Behavioral health and healthcare providers 
• Homeless service organizations 
• Housing authorities 
• Community development organizations 
• Local government and community partners 

Applications from teams representing rural communities, small cities, and underserved regions of Georgia are strongly encouraged. 

Application Information 

Applications for the 2026–2027 Georgia Supportive Housing Institute are now being accepted. 

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026, | 5:00 p.m. ET 
Application Materials: Apply for the 2026-2027 Georgia Supportive Housing Institute | Corporation for Supportive Housing 
Informational Webinar: July 23, 2026, | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET: Register for the Webinar 
Questions: [email protected]  

For more information about the Georgia Supportive Housing Institute and to access application materials, visit the CSH website.  

To learn more about Supportive Housing, visit DCA’s Supportive Housing Webpage.   

About the Georgia Department of Community Affairs 

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) partners with communities to build strong and vibrant neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas through community and economic development, local government assistance, and safe and affordable housing. Using state and federal resources, DCA helps communities spur private job creation, implement planning, develop downtowns, generate affordable housing solutions, and promote volunteerism. DCA also helps qualified Georgians with low and moderate incomes buy homes, rental housing and prevent foreclosure and homelessness. For more information, visit dca.georgia.gov. 

About the Corporation for Supportive Housing 

CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) advances affordable and accessible housing aligned with services by advocating for effective policies and funding, investing in communities, and strengthening the supportive housing field. Since our founding in 1991, CSH has been the only national nonprofit intermediary focused solely on increasing the availability of supportive housing. Over the course of our work, we have created more than 512,500 units of affordable and supportive housing and invested more than $2.2 billion in communities. Our workforce is central to accomplishing this work. We employ approximately 170 people across 30 states and U.S. Territories. As an intermediary, we do not directly develop or operate housing but center our approach on collaboration with a wide range of people, partners, and sectors. For more information, visit www.csh.org.