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Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission

Financial support for housing community organizations in Quebec

Offered by
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)

Record updated

Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Autonomous community organizations in the housing sector
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Overview

Programme d’aide aux organismes communautaires – volet 1: Soutien aux organismes du secteur de l’habitation provides annual financial assistance to housing community organizations in Quebec, with a maximum annual subvention of 300 000 $. It supports services, concertation, awareness, representation, training, research and development, while helping organizations maintain and develop their activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$300,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Legal structures
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Housing
Target groups
General public, Nonprofits / charities, Low-income individuals / families
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

PAOC Volet 1 closes intake

The PAOC housing-sector stream now states that the application period is over, and the submission instructions and direct form link were removed.

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The Program’s housing-sector stream now states that the application period is closed. The submission instructions and direct application form link were removed, and the page footer date changed from 17 August 2026 to 30 September 2026.

October 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Autonomous community organizations in the housing sector
  • Non-profit organizations and cooperatives under Quebec law

Who is not eligible

  • Housing committees or any other organization whose activities consist of promoting and defending the collective rights of citizens in housing.
  • Housing cooperatives.
  • Housing non-profit organizations.
  • Organizations in activity for less than one year.
  • Organizations listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).

Eligible expenses

  • General operating expenses, including rent and office supplies.
  • Salary expenses.
  • Expenses linked to carrying out the organization’s social mission.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities that consist of promoting and defending the collective rights of citizens in housing.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Maintaining and developing core activities for populations or member organizations served by the applicant.

Selection criteria

  • Relevance of the needs expressed.
  • Activities carried out and planned.
  • Organization characteristics, territory of intervention, and activity reach.

Processing and Agreement

  • The selection of organizations is carried out by a committee formed of SHQ representatives.
  • The committee may consult representatives from the community, the government, or other people if it considers it necessary.

Additional information

  • Volet 1 is divided into two sub-volets: Volet 1.1 - Soutien à la mission globale des organismes d’action communautaire autonome and Volet 1.2 - Soutien aux partenaires du secteur communautaire.

Contacts

1 800 463-4315
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission Program

What is the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission?

Programme d’aide aux organismes communautaires – volet 1: Soutien aux organismes du secteur de l’habitation provides annual financial assistance to housing community organizations in Quebec, with a maximum annual subvention of 300 000 $. It supports services, concertation, awareness, representation, training, research and development, while helping organizations maintain and develop their activities.

How much funding can be received?

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission program?

To be eligible for the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission program, you must: Autonomous community organization Housing sector organization Must operate in Quebec

What expenses are eligible under Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission?

General operating expenses, including rent and office supplies. Salary expenses. Expenses linked to carrying out the organization’s social mission.

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission?

You can contact Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) or by phone at 1 800 463-4315.

Where is the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission available?

The Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission is a Grant and Funding