Funding for the Fiscal Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
The John Howard Society of PEI, on behalf of the Community Rural Advisory Board (CRAB) on Homelessness, invites proposals for funding under the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home Program. Acting as the Community Entity (CE) for Reaching Home Prince Edward Island, the John Howard Society administers funding to address homelessness within Charlottetown and Summerside.
Reaching Home supports innovative projects that foster partnerships, housing solutions, and services to stabilize the lives of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The program aligns with the National Housing Strategy.
Total Funding Available: $1,091,607.00
Funding Priorities
Proposals must target one or more of the following priorities:
1. Housing Services (Eligible Activities and Expenses)
Housing services help individuals or families transition into safe, appropriate, and stable housing. Eligible forms of housing include:
- Transitional, supportive, and social housing.
- Long-term living arrangements with friends or family members.
- Indigenous housing options that reflect Indigenous values, beliefs, and practices (e.g., community or family living environments), delivered by Indigenous organizations.
Examples of housing services:
- Transitional housing.
- Permanent supportive housing (place-based or scattered sites).
- Emergency housing assistance to bridge gaps before accessing long-term supports.
2. Client Support Services
Individualized services that enhance integration and connectedness, such as providing basic needs, treatment services, and support for economic, social, and cultural integration.
3. Prevention and Shelter Diversion (Eligible Activities and Expenses)
Prevention provides support to individuals and families before a crisis occurs, reducing risks and preventing homelessness. It includes helping those who are:
- Currently housed but at imminent risk of losing their housing.
- Being discharged from public systems (e.g., health care, corrections, child welfare) to avoid entering homelessness or emergency shelters.
Imminent risk of homelessness refers to a situation where housing is expected to end soon (e.g., within two weeks), and the household lacks immediate prospects or resources to secure another residence.
Examples of prevention interventions include:
- Problem-solving with landlords to stop an eviction.
- Supporting family or natural connections to prevent youth from losing housing.
- Referrals for relationship counselling or mediation to prevent housing loss.
- Short-term or emergency financial assistance (e.g., rent/utility arrears, repairs to a rental unit, or groceries to manage a budget shortfall).
- Securing housing options before tenancy ends, such as for youth aging out of care or individuals leaving a family home.
Shelter Diversion is a proactive tool to prevent the use of emergency shelters by connecting individuals or families with safe and appropriate alternate housing arrangements.
Examples include:
- Mediation between tenants and landlords or family members to find solutions outside of emergency shelters.
- Referrals to services that can assist with housing stability.
- Financial assistance to secure or maintain housing.
For more details on eligible activities and directives, visit: Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Directives.
Application Details
The funding period covered by this request for proposals is April 1st, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Projects should clearly outline the funding period requested and specify deliverables and outcomes within the proposed timeline(s). Please keep the summary to 500 words or less.
Proposal Submission Requirements
Proposals must include the following:
- Applicant Information: Organization name, contact person, address, phone, and email.
- Project Summary: In 500 words or less give a clear identification of targeted priority areas and objectives, including plans to identify and support at-risk and homeless populations.
- Project Details: Description of activities, objectives, intended outcomes, and evaluation methods.
- Partnerships: Description of partnerships with other organizations/services, letters of support, and confirmation of partner funding sources.
- Staffing Information: Details of salaried positions, including job descriptions, pay levels, terms, and hours of work.
- Project Budget: Detailed breakdown of costs by category and description of financial accounting practices. Please complete attached Reaching Home budget template.
Important Notes
- Proposals will be reviewed by the Community Entity and CRAB (Community Rural Advisory Board). Funding decisions will consider project alignment with priorities, thoroughness of submission, and due diligence.
- The John Howard Society of PEI and CRAB may request clarification on proposals or reject any or all submissions.
- Applicants acknowledge that submitting a proposal does not guarantee funding and absolve the John Howard Society of PEI and CRAB from liability related to the submission process.
Eligibility
The following entities may apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Municipalities, public health, and educational institutions (activities must be non-commercial and fit community needs).
- Indigenous organizations
- Research entities conducting studies to address homelessness issues.
Proposal Submission
Deadline: December 15th, 2025
Submit proposals to: John Howard Society of PEI Reaching Home Program
Attn: Ambre Myers
PO Box 1211
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M8
Email: ambre@jhspei.ca
For inquiries, contact Ambre Myers at 902-626-5473 or via the email above.