Reaching Home
Canada’s Homelessness Strategy
United Way Simcoe Muskoka, in partnership with its Regional Advisory Board (RAB), invites organizations operating in rural and remote communities across Ontario to submit applications for funding consideration for projects starting in April 2025.
Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada. This program provides funding to urban, Indigenous, rural and remote communities to help them address their local homelessness needs.
Reaching Home supports the goals of the National Housing Strategy, in particular, to support the most vulnerable Canadians in maintaining safe, stable and affordable housing and to reduce chronic homelessness nationally by 50% by fiscal year 2027 to 2028.
At least 235,000 people in Canada are experiencing homelessness each year
A total of $3,554,700 will be available to support the needs of individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, including those that support culturally appropriate programming for Indigenous individuals and families.
A recent survey reveals important insights into the demographics of homelessness in our community. We found that nearly one-third (31%) of individuals experiencing homelessness identify as Indigenous. Specifically, 24% identify as First Nations, 6% as Métis, and 2% as Inuit.
In contrast, Census data indicates that only about 5% of Canadians identify as Indigenous. This disparity highlights a significant overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples among those facing homelessness. Addressing this issue is crucial for ensuring that support and resources are effectively tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous communities.
To learn whether your community, and which activities, are eligible under this Rural and Remote Stream, visit: Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Directives
To review the terms and conditions visit: Reaching Home Terms and Conditions
Please note the funding application deadline for Indigenous Programming has been extended until December 19, 2024, at 5:00pm.
Complete the Expression of Interest form in the section below to begin the application process.
Eligible applicants who complete an Expression of Interest Form will receive an invitation to apply via email, this message will contain a link to our application portal, along with a username and password. Please complete the Expression of Interest Form by choosing the button shown below.
