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Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund program?

To be eligible for the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund program, you must: Non-profit housing provider specializing in violence support services. Capacity to operate transition housing sites. Pre-qualification through BC Bid required.

Q: What expenses are eligible under Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund?

Operation of Women's Transition Housing and Supports Program (WTHSP) housing sites. Development of transition houses and shelters for women and children. Second-stage housing development and operations. Permanent housing with supportive services for survivors of violence.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund?

You can contact BC Housing (BCH) by email at buildingBC@bchousing.org.

Q: Where is the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund available?

The Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund?

Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund is funded by BC Housing (BCH), Municipality of North Cowichan

Last Update: March 19, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

BC housing fund for women and children survivors of violence

Grant and Funding

Municipality of North Cowichan

Processing And Agreement

Other info

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Overview

The Women's Transition Housing Fund provides $734 million over 10 years to develop and operate 3,000 new units of transition housing for women and children at risk of or survivors of violence in British Columbia. The program funds various housing types including transition houses, shelters, second-stage housing, and permanent housing with supportive services.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : July 26, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Operation of Women's Transition Housing and Supports Program (WTHSP) housing sites.
Development of transition houses and shelters for women and children.
Second-stage housing development and operations.
Permanent housing with supportive services for survivors of violence.

Examples of admissible projects:

Establishing a women’s shelter with enhanced facilities and staff training

Eligibility

Applicant must be a non-profit organization or public institution.
Organization must specialize in housing and support services for women and children at risk of violence.
Must demonstrate capacity to operate WTHSP housing sites.
Must be prequalified through the BC Bid process.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit housing organizations.
Organizations specializing in violence prevention and support services.
Public institutions with housing mandates.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

How to apply

Step 1: Register for BC Bid
- Create a BCeID account on the BC Bid portal.
Step 2: Monitor for Request for Pre-qualification
- BC Housing and BC Bid will post live RFPQ opportunities.
Step 3: Submit Pre-qualification Application
- Consider community housing needs when preparing response.
- Submit through BC Bid or by email to buildingBC@bchousing.org.
Step 4: Respond to Invitational RFP
- Once prequalified, respond to IRFP when WTHSP housing site is identified.
- Submit proposal to operate the identified housing site.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed for pre-qualification eligibility.
Prequalified proponents are invited to respond to an Invitational Request for Proposals (IRFP).
Funding agreement required before receiving funds.
Organizations must meet BC Housing operational requirements.

Additional information

Funding supports operations of transition housing sites across British Columbia.
New units will be administered by non-profit housing providers specialized in supporting women and children survivors of violence.
The program is part of the Province's broader Homes for People plan.

Contacts

buildingBC@bchousing.org

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund. 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.