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Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
Financial support for housing community organizations in Quebec
Offered by
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintaining and developing core activities for populations or member organizations served by the applicant.
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
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the needs expressed.
- Activities carried out and planned.
- Organization characteristics, territory of intervention, and activity reach.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Information
- Consult the information page on the "Support for the Overall Mission" component of the Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC).
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Gather all necessary information and documentation required by the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ) for your application.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Present your application to the SHQ during the designated annual application period.
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
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?
Maintaining and developing core activities for populations or member organizations served by the applicant.
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