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United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home

Q: How much funding can be received?

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home Funds up to 500000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home a grant, loan, or tax credit?

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home?

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home is funded by United Way of Greater Simcoe County

Q: Who is eligible for the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home program?

To be eligible for the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home program, you must: • Operate in rural or remote Ontario • Project addresses homelessness locally • Match the appropriate funding stream

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home?

You can contact United Way of Greater Simcoe County.

Q: Where is the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home available?

The United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

ON, Canada

Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects

Grant and Funding

United Way of Greater Simcoe County

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 500,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 17, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This funding supports projects in rural and remote Ontario to prevent and reduce homelessness. It provides up to $150,000 for Indigenous-led or mainstream programming and up to $500,000 for capital activities such as purchasing property, renovations, or new builds.

Activities funded

Indigenous-led homelessness programming interventions for Indigenous peoples.
Mainstream homelessness interventions delivered by non-Indigenous organizations.
Capital projects that address homelessness (property purchase, renovations, new facility construction).

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 485,000

Renovate a small building into 10-bed transitional housing with supports

$ 148,000

Expand rapid rehousing and eviction prevention services in rural Ontario

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be an organization operating in a rural or remote community in Ontario.
The proposed project must address local homelessness needs and align with the objectives of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.
For the Indigenous Programming Fund, the project must be Indigenous-led programming supporting homelessness interventions for Indigenous peoples.
For the Mainstream Programming Fund, the project must provide mainstream homelessness interventions.
For Capital Funds, the project must involve capital work intended to address homelessness.

Who is eligible?

Organizations operating in rural and remote communities across Ontario.
Indigenous-led organizations proposing Indigenous-led programming for Indigenous peoples.
Mainstream organizations delivering homelessness interventions.

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Purchase of land or a building (Capital Funds).
Renovations to an existing site (Capital Funds).
Construction/building of new facilities (Capital Funds).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Rural and remote communities across Ontario.

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Attend information session or submit Expression of Interest (EOI)

Attend an information session or complete the Expression of Interest form.

Step 2: Receive invitation to apply

Wait for an email invitation if eligible.
Use the provided portal link, username, and password.

Step 3: Complete and submit the online application

Log in to the application portal.
Complete the application for the relevant funding stream.
Submit before the applicable deadline (Nov 19 for Indigenous/Mainstream; Dec 17 for Capital).

Processing and Agreement

Applications are assessed for funding consideration by United Way Simcoe Muskoka in partnership with its Regional Advisory Board (RAB).
Applicants can expect a decision in early February (Indigenous and Mainstream Programming) or March (Capital Funds).

Additional information

Projects are expected to start in April 2025.
Funding is delivered through three separate streams: Indigenous Programming, Mainstream Programming, and Capital Funds.
Indigenous Programming Fund and Mainstream Programming Fund decisions are expected in early February.
Capital Funds decisions are expected in March.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home. 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.