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Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for community housing organizations in Quebec
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Community Organization Assistance Program – Support for the Overall Mission offers core financial support to autonomous community organizations in the housing sector, helping them maintain and develop activities that benefit the populations they serve. Eligible activities include providing services, engaging in concerted efforts, and implementing projects that improve housing conditions; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : June 16, 2025
- Closing date : September 12, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Maintaining and developing activities that serve populations or member organizations in the housing sector.
- Carrying out projects that improve living conditions and housing quality for tenants.
- Conducting studies, analyses, or joint initiatives related to housing.
- Offering services or activities that address needs identified by the Société d’habitation du Québec (by invitation only).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 46,890
Expanding a fitness studio and improving accessibility for clients
$ 37,800
Upgrading digital tools for a small manufacturing social enterprise
$ 32,650
Renovating a daycare’s kitchen to meet new health standards
$ 19,200
Implementing a waste reduction system in an urban coffee shop
$ 39,850
Installing energy-efficient LED lighting in a neighborhood grocery store
$ 25,875
Launching an eco-friendly packaging pilot for a bakery cooperative
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an autonomous community organization operating in the housing sector.
- The organization must contribute to the mission of the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ) by supporting populations they serve or representing other organizations in the housing sector.
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations in the housing sector
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not autonomous community organizations in the housing sector.
- Companies and businesses outside the community sector.
- Entities not serving or representing populations or organizations related to housing.
- Applicants to Volet 3 (Support for Needs Determined by SHQ), since applications are by invitation only.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations operating within the province of Quebec.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Verify that your organization operates in the housing community sector
- Ensure your organization aligns with the mission of the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ)
- Check eligibility criteria specific to community organizations in housing
2
Select the appropriate support component
- Identify the appropriate support component: overall mission, specific project, or SHQ-identified needs
- Understand the specifics and deadlines related to each component
3
Prepare application documents
- Collect all required documents as outlined in the program guidelines
- Prepare a detailed application in accordance with the chosen support component
4
Submit the completed application
- Submit your application to the Société d’habitation du Québec within the specified deadline
- For project-based support, respect the annual submission period
Additional information
- Annual application opportunities are available for eligible organizations.
- Specific submission periods apply to certain funding streams, such as the project support component.
- Funding under some components is accessible only by invitation from the Société d’habitation du Québec.
