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Affordable Housing SEED Funding
Funding for affordable housing organizations
Last Update: June 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 6, 2024
- Closing date : October 4, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Affordable Housing SEED Funding supports a non-profit or not-for-profit organization in Collingwood to advance affordable housing. It funds work related to developing, owning, leasing, or operating affordable rental housing, including community land trust or housing cooperative models and related planning materials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 6, 2024
- Closing date : October 4, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing, owning and/or operating affordable rental housing units
- Developing a community land trust, co-operative or housing cooperative, or similar entity
- Engaging in social financing, if applicable
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Additional submission materials as necessary
- A clear business model and/or business case, including first year timeline and budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- An existing or new non-profit or not-for-profit organization
- One application on behalf of multiple partnering organizations, provided that a lead agency is identified as the receiver of the seed funding
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funds used for purposes not approved by Council
Eligible geographic areas
- Collingwood
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated on a points-based system with a maximum total score of 60 points.
- Applicants must meet a minimum threshold of 30 points to be considered eligible.
- Applications are scored on merit for funding, applicant profile that supports housing initiatives, and financial plan and need.
How to apply
- Complete the attached application form and respond to each question to the best of your ability.
- Applications must be submitted to the Housing Development Coordinator by email at cdesouza@collingwood.ca.
- Applications may include supporting documents, including feasibility plans, operating model, proformas or any additional materials that would support your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications received by the advertised deadline will be reviewed and evaluated by an Evaluation Committee.
- Completed applications will be scored on a points-based system with a maximum total score of 60 points.
- Applicants must meet a minimum threshold of 30 points to be considered eligible.
- The evaluation committee may interview applicants and ask any applicants to make a presentation to the committee.
- The granting of the seed funding is subject to terms and conditions, as outlined in the terms and conditions section.
- The project terms of reference will inform the Memorandum of Understanding that will be the basis of the agreement for the allocation of the funds.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization/individual will be considered.
- One application on behalf of multiple partnering organizations is acceptable, provided that a lead agency is identified as the receiver of the seed funding.
- The granting of the seed funding is not to be interpreted as a commitment to future year’s operational funding.
- The applicant must complete a final report, documenting the use of the contribution, one year after the grant was received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing SEED Funding Program
What is the Affordable Housing SEED Funding?
Affordable Housing SEED Funding supports a non-profit or not-for-profit organization in Collingwood to advance affordable housing. It funds work related to developing, owning, leasing, or operating affordable rental housing, including community land trust or housing cooperative models and related planning materials.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Housing SEED Funding Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 4, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing SEED Funding program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Housing SEED Funding program, you must:
The applicant must be an existing or new non-profit or not-for-profit organization.
One application on behalf of multiple partnering organizations is acceptable, provided that a lead agency is identified as the receiver of the seed funding.
The organization must have the capacity to develop, own and/or operate affordable rental housing units available for the community.
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Housing SEED Funding?
Developing, owning and/or operating affordable rental housing units
Developing a community land trust, co-operative or housing cooperative, or similar entity
Engaging in social financing, if applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing SEED Funding?
You can contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) by email at cdesouza@collingwood.ca or by phone at 705-445-1030.
Where is the Affordable Housing SEED Funding available?
The Affordable Housing SEED Funding program is available across Canada.