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Homelessness Prevention Benefit
Housing support for low-income households
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,800
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides support of up to $1,800 for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville. It helps cover housing start-up needs, rent and utility arrears, moving-related costs, and other housing-retention expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,800 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
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
- Housing start-up assistance
- Housing retention support
- Help for households at risk of homelessness
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Photo ID for each adult applicant
- Lease or landlord documentation
- Proof of income and assets
- Supporting bills, notices, and quotes related to the request
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households
- Households in housing crisis
- Households at risk of homelessness
Who is not eligible
- Households receiving rent-geared-to-income assistance for rental arrears
- Households that have already reached the maximum benefit within the last 24 months
Eligible expenses
- Last month’s rent and rent arrears
- Utility hook-up fees and utility arrears
- Moving costs and storage
- Appliances and bed bug treatment
- Phone service to secure housing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Clothing
- Home repairs
- Mortgage arrears
- Property taxes
- Household items
Eligible geographic areas
- Leeds and Grenville, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted and reviewed on a first-come basis
- Eligibility and supporting documents are verified before approval
- Applications may be approved or denied by the program
- Approval depends on available funds
- An applicant declaration confirms the application is not a guarantee of assistance
Additional information
- Applicants must exhaust other resources first.
- Photo identification is required for all adult applicants.
- All adult household members must be included on the application.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come basis until funds run out.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Homelessness Prevention Benefit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Homelessness Prevention Benefit. 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 Homelessness Prevention Benefit?
Provides support of up to $1,800 for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville. It helps cover housing start-up needs, rent and utility arrears, moving-related costs, and other housing-retention expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Homelessness Prevention Benefit Funds up to $1,800 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Homelessness Prevention Benefit program?
To be eligible for the Homelessness Prevention Benefit program, you must:
Low-income household
In Leeds and Grenville
Other resources exhausted
What expenses are eligible under Homelessness Prevention Benefit?
Housing start-up assistance
Housing retention support
Help for households at risk of homelessness
Who can I contact for more information about the Homelessness Prevention Benefit?
You can contact United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) or by phone at 613-342-3840.
Where is the Homelessness Prevention Benefit available?
The Homelessness Prevention Benefit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Homelessness Prevention Benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Homelessness Prevention Benefit is a Grant and Funding