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Reaching Home Grant

Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Funding to support community efforts in homelessness prevention and reduction.

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 21, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Housing
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Overview

The Reaching Home Grant offers community organizations financial assistance to implement projects aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness. It provides up to $250,000 annually, supporting a variety of activities such as housing services, prevention, client support, structure investments, and resource coordination to advance national housing strategies.

Activities funded

  • Implementing housing support services for homeless populations.
  • Providing prevention services and shelter diversion programs.
  • Offering client support and facilitation of access to resources.
  • Carrying out capital investments to enhance infrastructure.
  • Coordinating resources and improving data collection for better decision-making.
  • Examples of admissible projects:
    Technology-driven housing support platform to reduce homelessness.

    Documents Needed

    Project proposal, budget plan, supporting evidence of community impact.

    Eligibility

    Organizations working towards addressing homelessness and aligned with Reaching Home directives.

    Who is eligible?

    • Non-profit organizations working on homelessness issues.
    • Community service agencies and local groups.
    • Indigenous organizations addressing housing and homelessness.
    • Municipal or regional government bodies involved in social services.

    Who is not eligible

    • Organizations not directly involved in homelessness or housing solutions.
    • For-profit companies unless specifically authorized.
    • Applicants that have previously failed to meet reporting obligations.
    • Organizations operating outside eligible regions or communities.

    Eligible expenses

    Housing services, prevention and shelter diversion, client support services, capital investments, resource coordination, and administration.

    Ineligible Costs and Activities

    • Activities unrelated to homelessness or housing solutions.
    • Costs without prior approval or not aligned with program objectives.
    • Personal expenses or unrelated operational costs.

    Eligible geographic areas

    Applicable nationwide in Canada, including urban, rural, Indigenous, and remote communities.

    Selection criteria

    • Alignment with program objectives of reducing homelessness.
    • Community impact and sustainability of activities.
    • Use of local data and evidence-based approaches.
    • Feasibility and capacity to deliver proposed activities.
    • Potential for long-term community benefits.

    How to apply

    Register on the official portal or platform.Prepare the required project proposal and supporting documents.Submit the application online before the deadline.Await review and communication from the program administrators.Follow up for approval notification and signing of a funding agreement.

    Processing and Agreement

    • Application undergoes review for eligibility and alignment with program policies.
    • Applicants are notified of approval or rejection within the review period.
    • Approved recipients must sign a funding agreement outlining terms and obligations.
    • Funds are released according to the agreed schedule upon signing the contract.
    • Recipients are required to submit progress and final reports demonstrating project outcomes.

    Additional information

    Applicants may need to demonstrate alignment with community priorities and data-driven decision-making.
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