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Reaching Home Grant
Funding for community homelessness reduction projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 21, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Reaching Home supports community-based projects that prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. The program offers up to $250,000 per year for two years, with eligible activities including housing services, prevention and shelter diversion, client support services, capital investments, coordination of resources and data quality improvement, and administration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Housing services projects.
- Prevention and shelter diversion initiatives.
- Client support services.
- Capital investment projects.
- Coordination of resources and data quality improvement activities.
Documents Needed
- Community plan for Reaching Home
- Project application
- Supporting information required by the Community Entity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Urban communities.
- Indigenous communities.
- Territorial communities.
- Rural and remote communities.
Eligible expenses
- Expenses related to housing services, prevention and shelter diversion, client support services, capital investments, coordination of resources and data quality improvement, and administration.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Projects should align with Reaching Home directives.
- Funding is delivered through the Central Okanagan Foundation as Community Entity.
- Reaching Home reporting includes a Community Homelessness Report.
- Projects should reflect local realities, needs, and opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Reaching Home Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Reaching Home Grant. 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 Reaching Home Grant?
Reaching Home supports community-based projects that prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. The program offers up to $250,000 per year for two years, with eligible activities including housing services, prevention and shelter diversion, client support services, capital investments, coordination of resources and data quality improvement, and administration.
How much funding can be received?
Reaching Home Grant Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Reaching Home Grant program?
To be eligible for the Reaching Home Grant program, you must:
Must align with Reaching Home directives.
Must target homelessness reduction.
Must include eligible activities.
What expenses are eligible under Reaching Home Grant?
Housing services projects.
Prevention and shelter diversion initiatives.
Client support services.
Capital investment projects.
Coordination of resources and data quality improvement activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Reaching Home Grant?
You can contact Central Okanagan Foundation (COF).
Where is the Reaching Home Grant available?
The Reaching Home Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Reaching Home Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Reaching Home Grant is a Grant and Funding