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Community support for social and community housing
Community housing support framework in Quebec
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This framework supports coordinated community housing support in Quebec. It aims to improve residents’ quality of life and social inclusion through support, referral, conflict management, and community activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community support activities for tenants in social and community housing.
- Tenant association support and community participation.
- Referral and accompaniment to public and community services.
- Conflict prevention and crisis support in housing settings.
- Information, welcome, and social support activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Housing offices
- Non-profit housing organizations
- Housing cooperatives
- CISSS and CIUSSS
- Community organizations with a formal agreement
Who is not eligible
- Emergency shelter providers.
- Transition housing providers.
- Supervised housing providers.
- Clinical service projects delivered in the community.
- CHSLDs, intermediate resources, and family-type resources.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Emergency or crisis housing.
- Transition or supervised housing.
- Clinical services such as home support or intensive follow-up.
- Facilities such as CHSLDs, intermediate resources, and family-type resources.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the needs of the community.
- Response tailored to the target tenants.
- Complementarity with existing services.
- Regional or territorial consultation.
- Ability to monitor outcomes.
How to apply
1
Review eligibility framework
- Review the reference framework for social and community housing support.
- Confirm that the project concerns permanent social or community housing with a lease.
- Verify that the organization or partners involved are eligible to provide SCLSC activities.
2
Align with local partners
- Participate in regional or territorial consultation with housing and health-network partners.
- Define the local or regional needs, target populations, and service modalities.
- Agree on roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms with the instance in place.
3
Prepare service arrangement
- Prepare the agreement or funding arrangement with the CISSS or CIUSSS if services will be delivered by an eligible organization.
- Include the object, target housing environments, eligible activities, duration, funding, and accountability terms.
- If applicable, confirm internal staffing or other delivery arrangements for the services.
4
Submit for review
- Submit the finalized arrangement or project proposal through the channel required by the responsible regional partners.
- Ensure the planned activities and accountability terms are aligned with the framework and local decision-making.
- Await the review, approval, or funding decision from the relevant authorities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed within the regional or territorial coordination framework.
- Partners determine the local implementation modalities and target groups.
- Funding and responsibilities are set through an agreement when applicable.
- Annual accountability and follow-up are carried out by the health and social services network.
Additional information
- The framework was updated in 2022 by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Société d'habitation du Québec.
- It is intended for stakeholders in housing, health and social services, community organizations, education, and municipal sectors.
- Permanent social and community housing with a lease is the main setting covered.
- Regional or territorial coordination bodies are considered essential for implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community support for social and community housing Program
What is the Community support for social and community housing?
This framework supports coordinated community housing support in Quebec. It aims to improve residents’ quality of life and social inclusion through support, referral, conflict management, and community activities.
How much funding can be received?
Community support for social and community housing Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community support for social and community housing program?
To be eligible for the Community support for social and community housing program, you must:
Permanent leased housing
Social or community housing
Aligned with community support goals
What expenses are eligible under Community support for social and community housing?
Community support activities for tenants in social and community housing.
Tenant association support and community participation.
Referral and accompaniment to public and community services.
Conflict prevention and crisis support in housing settings.
Information, welcome, and social support activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community support for social and community housing?
You can contact Department of Health and Human Services.
Where is the Community support for social and community housing available?
The Community support for social and community housing program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Community support for social and community housing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community support for social and community housing is a Partnering and Collaboration