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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
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