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COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations
Support for vulnerable populations during COVID-19
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This fund provides direct support to 72 municipalities across Canada to address urgent needs linked to COVID-19 and homelessness. Eligible activities include health and medical services, shelter, housing support, prevention, coordination, data collection, and capital investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health and medical services.
- Daytime services and facilities.
- Client support services.
- Homelessness prevention and housing services.
- Resource coordination, data collection, and capital investments.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Identified municipalities in Canada.
- Municipalities listed by FCM as recipients.
Who is not eligible
- Community-based organizations are not direct recipients.
- Organizations serving as Community Entities under Reaching Home are not direct recipients.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Processing and Agreement
- FCM identifies the eligible municipalities and communicates their allocation.
- Recipient municipalities are informed of funding details directly by FCM on behalf of the CMA Foundation.
- No application is required from eligible municipalities.
- Community-based organizations do not receive funding directly.
Additional information
- The fund is delivered directly to 72 identified municipalities.
- Eligible municipalities were selected through the federal Reaching Home program streams.
- Funding details are communicated directly to recipient municipalities by FCM.
- Community organizations are not direct recipients of this funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations?
This fund provides direct support to 72 municipalities across Canada to address urgent needs linked to COVID-19 and homelessness. Eligible activities include health and medical services, shelter, housing support, prevention, coordination, data collection, and capital investments.
Who is eligible for the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations program?
To be eligible for the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations program, you must:
Identified municipality.
Listed by FCM as eligible.
Linked to Reaching Home homelessness needs.
What expenses are eligible under COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations?
Health and medical services.
Daytime services and facilities.
Client support services.
Homelessness prevention and housing services.
Resource coordination, data collection, and capital investments.
Who can I contact for more information about the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations available?
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations?
COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations is funded by Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)