Funding Priorities Questionnaire - National Tenant Organizing Fund (NTOF)
We’re building a national tenant-led fund to strengthen organizing capacity across Canada! Your input will help the Advisory Committee decide what to prioritize and how to design an accessible, trust-based application process.
Name
First Name
Last Name
What is the name of the tenant union / group you are involved with?
*
More than one submission per organization is welcome and encouraged!
Email
If your group has a collective email, please enter that here! Personal email is acceptable as well.
Group's Website
if your group has a website / landing page to learn more, please enter that here
Where are you organizing from?
*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City/Region
Province
Zip Code
Please rate how enthusiastic or supportive you feel about the National Tenant Organizing Fund supporting each of the following types of expenses or activities
Use a scale from 1 to 5, where: 1 = Should NOT be a funding priority5 = Very enthusiastic / should be a top priority
Room or space rental
1
2
3
4
5
Temporary use of halls or community spaces for tenant meetings, assemblies, or organizing hubs.
Equipment & small capital items
1
2
3
4
5
Tangible tools like chairs, tables, printers, or projectors that improve meeting capacity.
Other event costs (e.g. food, AV, childcare)
1
2
3
4
5
Meeting logistics such as catering, sound equipment, or accessibility supports for tenant gatherings.
Door-knocking honorariums
1
2
3
4
5
Small stipends or gift cards to recognize tenant outreach, canvassing, or volunteer organizing.
Campaign materials & printing
1
2
3
4
5
Flyers, posters, banners, and other physical materials for organizing drives or tenant meetings.
Translation & accessibility services
1
2
3
4
5
Language interpretation, document translation, captioning, or accessibility adaptations.
Digital tools & communications
1
2
3
4
5
Website hosting, collaborative platforms, or communications tools that strengthen coordination.
Travel for organizing & solidarity actions (representing your tenants union)
1
2
3
4
5
Transportation to regional or national actions, conferences, meetings, or campaigns.
Cross-provincial campaigns
1
2
3
4
5
Collaborative tenant campaigns or actions that connect struggles across regions.
Training & leadership development
1
2
3
4
5
Skills-building workshops, mentoring, or regional retreats for tenant organizers.
Seed funding for new tenant groups
1
2
3
4
5
Support to help emerging tenant associations or collectives get started.
Coordination or staff stipends
1
2
3
4
5
Limited compensation for organizers who coordinate campaigns or hold administrative responsibilities.
Legal case support (for setting legal precedents provincially)
1
2
3
4
5
Funding for collective legal or policy efforts that strengthen tenant rights or set provincial/national precedents (not individual representation).
Research & data infrastructure
1
2
3
4
5
Tools or services that help track housing data, map landlord networks, or strengthen tenant analysis
Long-term movement sustainability
1
2
3
4
5
Projects that build durable tenant infrastructure (e.g. shared tools, governance, or financial autonomy).
Thank you, now please help us in adding a bit more nuance to the NTOF objectives:
Are there additional expense or activity categories you believe are missing?
Are there any funding uses you think should not be supported by the Fund?
What should the NTOF avoid funding?
Individual legal cases (e.g. representing one tenant or household, rather than collective actions)
Service-delivery programs (e.g. counselling, case management, or repairs assistance)
Full-time or long-term staff salaries not directly tied to organizing outcomes
Consulting or professionalized administrative services that replace grassroots organizing
Projects primarily led by governments, landlords, or external institutions
Capital-intensive purchases (e.g. vehicles, major building renovations, etc.)
Reimbursements for past expenses already incurred before applying
Other
How important is it that the process feels simple and not “grant-like”?
1
2
3
4
5
e.g. reporting before and after, proof of receipts, etc.
How would your group prefer to apply for funding?
Short written form (1–2 pages)
Recorded video or audio submission
Phone or live interview
Referral from a trusted network or partner organization
Other
Should the NTOF have different application tracks for small vs. larger funding requests?
Yes - short form for small requests, longer for larger ones
No - same for everyone
Unsure/ no preference
Other
To qualify, a group should have at least:
No minimum size requirement
3 active members
5 active members
Other
What kind of follow-up should the NTOF require after receiving funding?
None (trust-based, no reporting)
Short written reflection 1–2 paragraphs on what was achieved or learned.
Short survey follow-up with brief ratings on the usefulness the fund.
Simple financial summary - an expense overview showing how funds were used.
1 on 1 check-in call with an advisory committee representative after 3-5 months.
Peer sharing opportunity - invite funded groups to briefly present lessons at a national or regional call.
Photos or videos that can be used for the NTOF's promotion
Other
I would like to subscribe to updates via email about the National Tenant Organizing Fund (NTOF)
Yes
Other
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