Indigenous Homelessness
Reaching Home: Indigenous Homelessness Funding Stream
The Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society (PRACSS), acting as the Community entity, in conjunction with the Prince Rupert Steering Committee on Aboriginal Homelessness (Community Advisory Board) is seeking Expressions of Interest from community organizations for initiatives that align with the Federal Government’s Reaching Home Strategy. This funding is intended to meet the specific needs of the off-reserve homeless Indigenous population located in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
The total number of projects funded and the amount of funding per project will be determined based on the number and quality of proposals received. Projects may be from October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 or October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022.
Applications for funding must not exceed $100,000.00.
Total funds available from October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021: $151,751
Total funds available from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022: $214,841
Reaching Home COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan Funding
PRACSS is also currently accepting applications from organizations who are working directly attending to the needs of the homeless or at risk of homelessness in Prince Rupert, BC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, funding is available to support activities that reduce or mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 among people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness during this period, and to provide additional support to the homeless serving sector. If approved, projects can start immediately. Note: Project activities must be completed by March 31, 2021. This is the second call for applications. Please indicate on your application whether your project activities will be addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Total COVID-19 funds available: $164,266.
In determining COVID-19 responses, applicants are encouraged to engage widely with other partners to support a coordinated response at the community level. These partners could include local public health authorities, and municipal emergency management officials. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate efforts with shelters and other service providers. New flexibilities have been made to the existing directives to enable timely and effective community responses to the COVID-19 outbreak, including to Health and Medical Services and Basic Needs Services.
For more information about eligible and ineligible activities please review the Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Directives at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/homelessness/directives.html
Submission Deadline:
All application packages (Application, Letter(s) of Support and any other supporting documents) must be received no later than 4:00 pm (PST) on July 31, 2020.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Submissions must be sent to:
Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society
Attn: Derry Bott, Reaching Home Coordinator
Email: reachinghome@citywest.ca
265-309 2nd Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3T1
Enquiries are to be directed to Derry Bott at 250-622-2891 or by email at reachinghome@citywest.ca
Application and Guide are attached below.
We thank you for your hard work in our community and making a difference in the lives of its citizens.
Homelessness Survey
The Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society (PRACSS) and its Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness is undertaking a strategic planning process, to develop long range plans and better meet the needs of homeless people. The purpose of this survey is to obtain information on the needs of homeless people in our community and to determine existing resources. This information will help the Community Advisory Board make informed decisions.
The last point in time count and a summary of projects funded since 2015 is attached for your reference.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important survey.
- SURVEY ON HOMELESSNESS NEEDS & RESOURCES - PRINCE RUPERT
- POINT IN TIME COUNT - 2018
- PROJECTS FUNDED SINCE 2015