All people dream, but not equally.
Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind,
Wake in the morning to find that it was vanity.

But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people,
For they dream their dreams with open eyes,
And make them come true.

D. H. Lawrence

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Funding for Capital Projects - Homelessness Organizations

Good news for homeless-serving agencies. The City of Toronto’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration has announced capital funding for organizations that provide direct services to homeless clients. This capital fund is intended for small projects of $100,000 or less.

Here is some background information on the Homelessness Partnership Initiative (HPI). This is background information only and is not current. I have a call to the department asking when the most current information will be published.

http://www.toronto.ca/housing/about-hpi.htm


There are three types of capital projects that will be given priority.


1. Preventative maintenance projects that are environmentally friendly.


2. Capital projects that improve physical accessibility.


3. Projects that protect the health and safety of clients and facility staff.


Applications will be assessed on relevant organizational experience, project viability and clear links to demonstrated need. The project must meet HFI priorities, be completed by January 31, 2011 and demonstrate long-term impacts. Twenty points have been allocated for budgeting and financial issues.


Julie Western Set is the contact person and can be reached at (416) 338-1141 or jwester@toronto.ca.


The deadline for applications is Monday, February 8, 2010 at 12:00 noon.

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