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Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program
Funding for housing and homelessness projects in Surrey
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 6, 2022
- Closing date : June 20, 2022
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers $250,000 in total funding for 2026 to support projects addressing homelessness and access to housing in Surrey. It supports housing creation, innovative initiatives, and capacity-building projects, including capital activities and other project support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 6, 2022
- Closing date : June 20, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Creation, renovation, or maintenance of housing stock
- Pilot or innovative projects that increase access to housing or reduce homelessness
- Capacity-building initiatives for the homelessness and housing sector
Documents Needed
- Signed and completed Application Form
- Completed Budget Form
- Supporting documents, if requested during review
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Registered societies
- For-profit entities partnering with a charitable organization
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without charitable tax status
- Applicants seeking support for fundraising, conferences, or deficit funding
- Projects covering core operations, ongoing programming, or costs already funded elsewhere
- Services or facilities not compliant with municipal licensing and zoning requirements
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for housing projects, including land, predevelopment, development, construction, renovation, repurposing, retention, and maintenance
- Equipment, furnishings, and other capital items supporting project delivery
- Consulting services to help move the project forward
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising activities
- Retroactive funding
- Conferences
- Deficit funding
- Core operational or ongoing program costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Surrey
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program’s priorities, eligibility criteria, and other requirements.
- Staff may contact applicants for additional information during review.
- Funding decisions are made by the Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society Board of Directors.
- Applicants may be contacted after the decision for next steps.
Additional information
- The program requires supporting documents to be available on request during the review period.
- Funding decisions are made by the Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society Board of Directors.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the program representative to discuss their proposal or project idea.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program. 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 Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program?
This program offers $250,000 in total funding for 2026 to support projects addressing homelessness and access to housing in Surrey. It supports housing creation, innovative initiatives, and capacity-building projects, including capital activities and other project support.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 20, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program program, you must:
Charitable organizations, registered societies, or partnered for-profits
Projects must benefit Surrey residents
Projects must operate in Surrey
What expenses are eligible under Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program?
Creation, renovation, or maintenance of housing stock
Pilot or innovative projects that increase access to housing or reduce homelessness
Capacity-building initiatives for the homelessness and housing sector
Who can I contact for more information about the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program?
You can contact Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society (SHHS) by email at letizia_romei@vancity.com.
Where is the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program available?
The Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Leading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program is a Partnering and Collaboration