The Support Program for organizations working with homeless individuals in Trois-Rivières offers financial support that can reach 2% of the operating budget of eligible organizations. It aims to promote harmonious social coexistence through activities such as street work, transitional housing, and day centers.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding of up to a maximum of 2% of the organization's operating budget allocated to the targeted funding component, as determined by the previous year's financial statements.
Possibility for an organization to apply under both funding components if financial statements clearly distinguish between the two or if the organization can demonstrate these distinctions.
Financial support is conditional upon the provision of necessary clarifications by the organization to assess services rendered for the desired component and/or the portion of action within Trois-Rivières, particularly for regional organizations.

Activities funded

Providing a safe environment through presence, awareness, and intervention activities in Trois-Rivières.
Offering street work and proximity work services.
Conducting prevention and consumption assistance activities.
Providing accommodation and shelter solutions for homeless individuals.
Offering transitional housing services.
Running emergency shelters and/or refuge centers.
Operating day centers.

Eligibility

The organization must be admitted by the City of Trois-Rivières' Policy of Support Eligibility and be categorized as a "mutual assistance and community life organization."
The organization must have a mission aimed at assisting people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion.
The organization's mission must align with the funding components of this program.
The organization must promote coordination and partnership with other organizations in its field.
The organization must receive operational support from another level of government.

Who is eligible?

Organizations admitted by the City of Trois-Rivières' Policy of Eligibility for Support to Organizations under the category "mutual aid and community life organization."
Organizations focused on assisting people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion.
Organizations that encourage collaboration and partnerships with other local entities.
Organizations receiving operational support from another level of government.
Organizations offering street work, proximity work, and prevention and assistance in consumption services.
Organizations providing housing and accommodation solutions such as transitional housing, emergency accommodation, refuges, and day centers.

Eligible expenses

Street work and proximity work.
Prevention and assistance with consumption.
Housing and transitional accommodation.
Emergency shelter and/or refuge type accommodations.
Day center.

Eligible geographic areas

City of Trois-Rivières, Quebec

Selection criteria

Assessment based on the date of submission of the application, with the deadline being April 30 for the following year.
Application submission via the dedicated form available on the Portal for Organizations.
Evaluation of the operating budgets using the previous year as the reference year.

How to apply

Access the Organizations Portal

Preparation of the request

Ensure that your organization meets the specific eligibility criteria set by the City.
Collect the financial statements from the previous year for evaluation.

Fill out the application form

Provide the required information in the application form on the Portal.

Submission of the request

Submit the completed form before the deadline of April 30 for the following year.

Follow-up of the request

An internal committee analyzes the submitted requests.
Wait for contact from the program manager regarding the funding terms.

Additional information

The funding allocation is capped at a maximum of 2% of the organization's operational budget dedicated to the targeted funding category.
The applicant's previous year's financial statements are necessary for assessing the allocated funding amounts.
The city reserves the right to request further clarification from the organization to evaluate the services provided under the desired funding area or actions within Trois-Rivières.
An organization can apply for both funding streams if its financial statements differentiate between the two areas of intervention or if it can demonstrate these distinctions.
An internal committee will determine the financial allocation after the application submission.
The program's contact person will reach out to selected organizations to discuss funding modalities and accountability procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness. 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 Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness?

Providing a safe environment through presence, awareness, and intervention activities in Trois-Rivières. Offering street work and proximity work services. Conducting prevention and consumption assistance activities. Providing accommodation and shelter solutions for homeless individuals. Offering transitional housing services. Running emergency shelters and/or refuge centers. Operating day centers.

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness?

Who is eligible for the Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness program?

To be eligible for the Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness program, you must: The organization must be approved by the City's Policy of Eligibility for Support to Organizations and belong to the "mutual aid and community life organization" category. The organization's mission must aim to act with people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. The organization must receive operational support from another level of government.