Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Housing funds temporary winter shelters for communities needing seasonal emergency shelter capacity from October 1 to April 30. The program supports overnight accommodation, basic nutrition, hygiene, and related support services, where available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Operating temporary winter shelters during colder months.
- Providing overnight accommodation and basic shelter services.
- Offering basic nutrition, hygiene, and other support services where available.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit providers.
- Municipalities.
- Community partners.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Site viability.
- Confirmed site availability.
- Compliance with municipal permit requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact BC Housing
- Connect with your BC Housing regional representative.
- Explore shelter options for your community.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Confirm the site’s availability.
- Meet municipal permit requirements.
- Discuss the budget proposal.
- Step 3: Submit through BC Housing review process
- Bring the proposal to BC Housing with the confirmed site and estimated budget.
- BC Housing reviews viable sites and confirms funding availability.
- Step 4: Finalize agreement
- If selected, enter into an operating agreement with BC Housing.
Processing and Agreement
- Partners first contact their BC Housing regional representative to explore options.
- BC Housing reviews the proposal’s viability and negotiates budgets.
- Funding decisions are made on viable sites during summer to early fall.
- Selected providers enter into an operating agreement with BC Housing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Winter Shelter Program Program
What is the Temporary Winter Shelter Program?
BC Housing funds temporary winter shelters for communities needing seasonal emergency shelter capacity from October 1 to April 30. The program supports overnight accommodation, basic nutrition, hygiene, and related support services, where available.
Who is eligible for the Temporary Winter Shelter Program program?
To be eligible for the Temporary Winter Shelter Program program, you must:
Confirmed site available.
Municipal permits met.
Budget proposal discussed.
What expenses are eligible under Temporary Winter Shelter Program?
Operating temporary winter shelters during colder months.
Providing overnight accommodation and basic shelter services.
Offering basic nutrition, hygiene, and other support services where available.
Where is the Temporary Winter Shelter Program available?
The Temporary Winter Shelter Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Temporary Winter Shelter Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Temporary Winter Shelter Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Temporary Winter Shelter Program?
Temporary Winter Shelter Program is funded by BC Housing (BCH)