Reaching Home is a Canadian government program that funds local efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness.
- It supports a wide range of services, such as emergency shelter upgrades, housing help, mental health support, and Indigenous-led programs.
- The program focuses on helping people move from homelessness into stable, safe housing.
Who is eligible for Reaching Home?
- People experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including those:
- Staying in shelters or outdoors
- Couch-surfing or in unsafe housing
- Facing eviction
- Indigenous Peoples, families, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities are all eligible.
Who can apply for Reaching Home?
- Local governments, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations
- Applicants must work with or represent:
- Designated urban communities
- Rural and remote areas
- Territorial regions
- Indigenous homelessness programs
What are the conditions of Reaching Home?
- Programs must support housing stability. Activities can include:
- Short-term rental help
- Help finding or keeping housing
- Building or upgrading shelters and supportive housing
- Data and collaboration are key. Applicants must:
- Use HIFIS (Homeless Individuals and Families Information System) or a similar tool to track progress
- Work together with local, provincial, and Indigenous partners
- Follow a “Housing First” model where possible
- Funding must be used only for eligible activities, like:
- Shelter renovations
- Mental health supports
- Indigenous-led healing services
- Prevention services like eviction help and utility payment support
How much funding is available?
- The Government of Canada has committed $5 billion over nine years (2019–2028) to the Reaching Home program.
- Funds are split across multiple streams:
- Designated Communities (urban areas)
- Indigenous Homelessness
- Rural and Remote Homelessness
- Territorial Homelessness
- Community Capacity and Innovation
- Local allocations vary. For example:
- Winnipeg, MB: $174.7 million (2019–2028)
- Yellowknife, NT: $535,000 (2025–2026)
- Métis Nation–Saskatchewan: Over $5 million across streams (2024–2025)
Deadline dates to know
- Communities must meet all program requirements by March 31, 2026
- Check with your local Community Entity for specific application deadlines
Got any questions about Reaching Home?
Reaching Home offers a chance to make real change for people experiencing homelessness. If you’re working to support housing in your community, this program could help.
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Note: MoveMobility does not provide this funding and cannot assist with applications. This information is shared to help raise awareness and encourage support for funding or grant opportunities that may assist your program.
