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United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Funding for homelessness projects in rural Ontario
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 17, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that prevent and reduce homelessness in rural and remote communities across Ontario. It funds Indigenous programming, mainstream homelessness interventions, and capital projects such as land, building, renovation, or new facility investments.
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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 programming to support homelessness interventions for Indigenous peoples
- Mainstream homelessness intervention projects
- Capital projects for land or building purchase, renovations, or new facilities
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- Application form submitted through the portal
- Project proposal
- Supporting documents required by the portal invitation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations operating in rural and remote communities across Ontario
- Indigenous-led organizations
- Mainstream organizations addressing homelessness
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for Indigenous programming and mainstream homelessness interventions
- Land or building purchase
- Renovations to existing sites
- Construction of new facilities to address homelessness
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural and remote communities across Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the program process.
- Applicants are notified by email after the review.
- Funding is tied to the selected stream and program approval.
Additional information
- The program offers three funding streams: Indigenous Programming, Mainstream Programming, and Capital Funds.
- Eligible applicants may receive an invitation to apply by email after an information session or Expression of Interest form.
- Funding decisions are tied to rural and remote homelessness priorities in Ontario.
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 program supports projects that prevent and reduce homelessness in rural and remote communities across Ontario. It funds Indigenous programming, mainstream homelessness interventions, and capital projects such as land, building, renovation, or new facility investments.
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:
Rural or remote Ontario organization
Homelessness-related project
Matches a program funding stream
What expenses are eligible under United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home?
Indigenous-led programming to support homelessness interventions for Indigenous peoples
Mainstream homelessness intervention projects
Capital projects for land or building purchase, renovations, or new facilities
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