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Avanti Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community-rooted housing and economic initiatives
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Avanti Foundation General Funding supports community-rooted organizations working on housing, economic opportunity, and social supports. It focuses primarily on Hamilton and Parkdale (Toronto), with priority given to place-based organizations advancing local housing affordability, community wealth, and tenant supports.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Housing affordability initiatives, including bridge financing and support for affordable housing.
- Housing-related supports such as tenant leadership, advocacy, and peer-to-peer support.
- Community economic development initiatives tied to housing and local employment.
- Skill-building programs that improve economic participation or reduce barriers to employment or self-employment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Co-operative housing providers or developers.
- Charities and qualified donees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton
- Parkdale (Toronto)
Additional information
- The foundation prioritizes organizations that are place-based and embedded in the community.
- It favors groups trusted by local residents and responsive to their needs.
- It looks for organizations willing to experiment, reflect, and adapt.
- It aims to strengthen local organizations with long-term capacity to lead change.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Avanti Foundation — General Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Avanti Foundation — General Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Avanti Foundation — General Funding?
Avanti Foundation General Funding supports community-rooted organizations working on housing, economic opportunity, and social supports. It focuses primarily on Hamilton and Parkdale (Toronto), with priority given to place-based organizations advancing local housing affordability, community wealth, and tenant supports.
Who is eligible for the Avanti Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Avanti Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Place-based and community-embedded organization
Trusted by local residents
Works on housing, social, and economic outcomes
What expenses are eligible under Avanti Foundation — General Funding?
Housing affordability initiatives, including bridge financing and support for affordable housing.
Housing-related supports such as tenant leadership, advocacy, and peer-to-peer support.
Community economic development initiatives tied to housing and local employment.
Skill-building programs that improve economic participation or reduce barriers to employment or self-employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Avanti Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact Avanti Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Avanti Foundation — General Funding available?
The Avanti Foundation — General Funding program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Avanti Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Avanti Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Avanti Foundation — General Funding?
Avanti Foundation — General Funding is funded by Avanti Foundation