2026 NARR Best Practices Summit | September 28-30, 2026 | Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa | Fort Lauderdale, FL
John Lehman Advancing Recovery Scholarship
Helping Recovery Housing Leaders, Advocates, and Individuals with Lived Experience Attend the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit.
2026 Scholarship Status Update
The John Lehman Advancing Recovery Scholarship received a significant number of applications, and demand exceeded the currently available scholarship funding. Applications submitted by the priority deadline are currently under review. To maximize the number of individuals able to attend the Summit, NARR is prioritizing registration scholarship awards during the initial funding round. Additional travel and lodging assistance may be awarded if additional scholarship funds become available prior to the Summit.
Applicants will be notified directly regarding award decisions and waitlist status.
Help Fund Additional Scholarship Recipients
Demand for scholarship assistance exceeded currently available funding, leaving many qualified applicants on a scholarship waitlist. Your contribution can help recovery housing professionals, peer leaders, advocates, and individuals with lived experience attend the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit. Additional donations may allow NARR to provide more registration scholarships and limited travel assistance before the Summit.
About the Scholarship
The John Lehman Advancing Recovery Scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals who may not otherwise have access to professional development opportunities.
As funding for training and continuing education becomes more limited across the country, this scholarship helps ensure that recovery housing professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience can participate in the Summit regardless of financial barriers.
Scholarship recipients may receive support to offset the cost of registration and, in limited cases, travel and lodging expenses. The number and amount of awards are dependent upon available funding.
The number and amount of scholarships awarded will depend on available funding.
Current Funding Priorities
Due to the high number of applications received and limited scholarship funding currently available, NARR is prioritizing registration scholarship awards to maximize the number of individuals able to attend the Summit.
Additional travel and lodging assistance may be considered for select applicants if additional scholarship funds become available before the Summit. Travel assistance is not guaranteed.
Application & Award Timeline
JULY 15, 2026
Priority Application Deadline
Applications submitted by the priority deadline have received first consideration for available scholarship funding.
WEEK OF JULY 20, 2026
Award Notifications
Award notifications are being distributed to applicants. Due to the high number of applications received and limited funding available, applicants may receive a registration scholarship, waitlist status, or notification that funding is unavailable.
Additional awards may be made if scholarship funding becomes available.
AUGUST 15, 2026
Waitlist Review & Additional Funding
Applicants on the Priority Waitlist may be considered for additional scholarship funding if award recipients decline their scholarships or if additional funding becomes available prior to the Summit.
PLEASE NOTE:
Scholarship demand currently exceeds available funding for the 2026 Summit. NARR is prioritizing registration scholarship awards to maximize attendance. Additional awards and travel assistance may be provided if additional scholarship funds become available. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Person in recovery
- Recovery housing staff member or volunteer
- Current or prospective recovery housing operator
- NARR State Affiliate staff member or volunteer
- Recovery professional (peer specialist, counselor, nurse, advocate, etc.)
- State or local government employee (subject to agency policies)
Applicants must also:
- Provide a statement of financial need
- Explain how attending the Summit will support their work
- Describe how participation will help strengthen recovery housing access, quality, or best practices within their community
Priority Considerations
While not required, additional consideration may be given to applicants who:
- Are affiliated with a NARR State Affiliate
- Work with or serve underserved or marginalized populations
- Identify as part of an underserved or underrepresented population
- Demonstrate a clear plan for applying and sharing knowledge gained from the Summit
Scholarship Award Types
NARR is currently prioritizing registration scholarship awards to maximize the number of individuals able to attend the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit.
Depending on funding availability, applicants may receive:
- Registration Scholarship Award
- Registration Scholarship Award + Travel Waitlist
- Priority Waitlist Status
Additional travel assistance is limited and not guaranteed.
Current Funding Priority
Registration scholarships are the primary focus of the 2026 scholarship program and are being used to maximize attendance and access to Summit programming.
Registration Fund
Provides free or reduced-cost registration for the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Applicants are not eligible for registration scholarship assistance if they already receive complimentary or discounted registration through another Summit program (such as speakers, volunteers, Affiliate Leader registrations, or other promotional discounts).
- Registration scholarships are awarded as discount codes and are not reimbursed after purchase.
- Maximum award: One full-conference registration.
INCLUDES ACCESS TO:
- All Summit sessions and workshops
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks
- Welcome Reception
- Waived Continuing Education processing fee
Note: Recipients must still select the Continuing Education option during registration if they wish to receive CE credits.
TRAVEL & HOTEL FUND
Provides reimbursement for eligible travel and lodging expenses associated with attending the Summit.
CURRENT STATUS:
Travel and lodging assistance is extremely limited and is not guaranteed.
Selected applicants who receive a Registration Scholarship
Award + Travel Waitlist designation may be considered for up to $500 in additional travel or lodging assistance if scholarship funding becomes available prior to the Summit.
Awards will be based on:
- Available funding
- Demonstrated need
- Applicant ranking and waitlist status
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
- Airfare
- Mileage reimbursement
- Hotel accommodations
NOT ELIGIBLE
- Parking fees
- Meals not included with registration
- Rideshare services, taxis, or car rentals
- Personal or recreational expenses
Additional Information
Scholarship demand exceeded currently available funding for the 2026 Summit.
To maximize access and participation, NARR is prioritizing registration scholarship awards during the initial funding round.
Additional travel assistance may be awarded if scholarship funding increases prior to the Summit.
Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, anticipated impact, alignment with the scholarship's purpose, application ranking, and available funding.
Investing in People.
Adancing Recovery
Help Support Additional Scholarship Recipients
Demand for scholarship assistance exceeded available funding for the 2026 Summit. Additional donations help recovery housing professionals, peer leaders, and advocates access national training and professional development opportunities.