2026 NARR Best Practice 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.
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, travel, and/or lodging, and will have full access to Summit programming, networking opportunities, and national collaboration.
The number and amount of scholarships awarded will depend on available funding.
Registration Support
Helps offset the cost of Summit Registration
Travel Assistance
Helps cover eligible travel expenses
Lodging Support
Helps reduce the cost of hotel accommodations
Application & Award Timeline
JULY 15, 2026
Priority Application Deadline
Applicants who submit by the priority deadline will receive first consideration for available scholarship funding.
WEEK OF JULY 20, 2026
First Award Notifications
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who submit by the Priority Deadline will be notified of scholarship decisions beginning the week of July 20, 2026.
AUGUST 15, 2026
Final Application Deadline
If scholarship funding remains available, applications will continue to be accepted through August 15, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE:
Scholarship funding is limited - Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. - Awards may provide full or partial support depending on demonstrated need, anticipated impact, and available funding. - Early application is strongly encouraged.
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
Available Scholarship Support
NARR offers two types of scholarship assistance.
- Registration fund provides free or reduced-cost registration for the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit.
- Travel & hotel fund provides reimbursement for eligible travel and lodging expenses associated with attending the summit
- Applicants may be considered for one or both categories based on demonstrated need and available funding.
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.
MAXIMUM AWARDS
- Up to $700 for applicants traveling within 100 miles
- Up to $1,000 for applicants traveling more than 100 miles
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Recipients are responsible for booking and paying for travel expenses upfront.
- Reimbursement will be issued after attendance verification and submission of required documentation.
- Receipts and a completed reimbursement form are required.
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 funding is intended to increase access to professional development opportunities within the recovery housing field. Because funding is limited, applicants are encouraged to plan for partial support and explore additional funding sources when possible
Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, anticipated impact, alignment with the scholarship's purpose, and available funding.
Investing in People.
Adancing Recovery
Apply for the John Lehman Advancing Recovery Scholarship and join recovery housing leaders from across the country at the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit.