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Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
Financial support for community housing organizations in Quebec
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 12, 2025
Opened June 16, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
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 and tenant rights groups
- Housing cooperatives and housing non-profits
- Organizations in activity for less than one year
- Organizations on the public contracts ineligibility register
- Organizations invited only by the SHQ for Volet 3
Eligible expenses
- General operating expenses, including rent and office supplies.
- Salary expenses.
- Expenses linked to carrying out the organization’s social mission.
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
- Applications are reviewed by the Société d’habitation du Québec.
- Funding decisions are based on the organization’s needs and activities.
- The SHQ selects organizations with the help of a committee.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted each year by eligible organizations.
- This component is part of the Programme d’aide aux organismes communautaires (PAOC).
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?
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 12, 2025.
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).
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