Platform
Consulting
Resources
Pricing
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home - Ontario - Canada
Closed

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home

Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects
United Way of Greater Simcoe County
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 17, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada

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.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Renovate or expand facilities
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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).

Eligibility

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.

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

  • Rural and remote communities across Ontario.

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.

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.

What is the United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home?

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.

How much funding can be received?

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.

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

What expenses are eligible under United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home?

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).

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

You can contact United Way of Greater Simcoe County.

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

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

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

More programs like this