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Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Support for preserving community housing buildings
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the preservation of community housing buildings and aims to maintain and improve their quality and financial sustainability. It offers support for identified repair work, energy-efficiency improvements, new equipment or layouts, and debt refinancing linked to the organization’s recovery.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Repair and preservation work on existing community housing buildings
- Energy-efficiency and durability upgrades
- Addition of new equipment or amenities
- Debt refinancing linked to organizational recovery
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Audited financial statements for the last two years
- Budget forecasts for the next three years
- Building health report (BSI), when required
- Any other document requested by the SHQ
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community housing organizations
- Organizations owning buildings funded under ACL, LAQ, or PARCO
- Organizations that became owners through transfer or merger
Who is not eligible
- Projects that add new housing units to an existing building or group of buildings
Eligible expenses
- Repair and renovation work identified in the building health report
- Energy-efficiency improvements and durable component upgrades
- New amenities or equipment added to the building
- Debt refinancing and recovery-related expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Adding new housing units to an existing building or group of buildings
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Compliance with the program’s objectives and criteria
- Clarity and completeness of the proposed intervention
- Urgency, especially for tenant safety and building integrity
- Relevance of the intervention to the building’s lifespan, quality, financial viability, energy use, or service level
- The organization’s repayment capacity
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the financial assistance application form.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Prepare the required financial and technical documents.
- Step 3: Submit to the SHQ
- Send the completed application and documents to the SHQ.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- The SHQ reviews the file and notifies the organization by email.
Processing and Agreement
- The SHQ reviews the application and required documents.
- Applications are prioritized based on the program’s evaluation criteria.
- The SHQ sends its decision by email.
Additional information
- The program is in force until March 31, 2027.
- More than one financial application may be submitted for the same building or group of buildings.
- The SHQ decision is sent by email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings Program
What is the Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings?
This program supports the preservation of community housing buildings and aims to maintain and improve their quality and financial sustainability. It offers support for identified repair work, energy-efficiency improvements, new equipment or layouts, and debt refinancing linked to the organization’s recovery.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 31, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings program, you must:
Sufficient financial capacity
Linked to ACL, LAQ, or PARCO housing
Meets SHQ support conditions
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings?
Repair and preservation work on existing community housing buildings
Energy-efficiency and durability upgrades
Addition of new equipment or amenities
Debt refinancing linked to organizational recovery
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings?
You can contact Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) by email at demandepppic@shq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings available?
The Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings program is available the province of Quebec.