Homelessness Community Action Grant

Description

The Homelessness Community Action Grant Program provides one-time funding to support local planning and collaborative initiatives to address homelessness. The program supports community-based action including demonstration projects, partnerships, research, and other collaborative efforts.

The program is designed to:

• Build understanding of community-level needs and emerging issues
• Address specific needs of distinct populations experiencing homelessness
• Respond to service gaps for those who are homeless or at risk
• Foster local innovation and capacity-building
• Support positive outcomes at both individual and community levels

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants include:

• Community-based organizations
• Non-profits
• Local governments
• Indigenous organizations
• Other groups engaged in homelessness-related work

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative, community-driven approaches and show how their project addresses local needs or service gaps.​

Visit SPARC BC’s website for full eligibility requirements.

Status

Open

Refer to the program overview for intake deadlines and application details.

Administration

SPARC BC (Social Planning and Research Council of B.C.) administers the program with funding from the Province of British Columbia.

SPARC BC is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with communities across British Columbia to build a just and healthy society for all. With a history spanning nearly 60 years, SPARC BC focuses on social justice, inclusion, integrity, and learning through initiatives in accessibility, community development, research, and public education.