Reaching Home Funding Application

Reaching Home Funding Application

2026-2028 Call for Proposals
To ensure a complete and successful submission, please follow the steps below.

Steps to Complete Your Application
1. Read the Reaching Home Application Guide. Review all eligibility criteria, mandatory requirements, and funding priorities before beginning your application. The Guide explains what activities can be funded and how proposals will be assessed.
2. Develop your project idea. Ensure your proposed project aligns with Reaching Home outcomes and the priorities identified in the Community Action Plan (CAP).
3. Gather organizational information and documents. Confirm policy, insurance, finance, or governance details that may support your responses.
4. Prepare your budget. Download the Reaching Home Budget Template, complete all required fields and ensure all costs are eligible and clearly justified. Save your file as: Organization Name_RH Budget 2026-28.xlsx.
5. Complete this Reaching Home Funding Application. Answer all questions thoroughly. Upload your completed budget in Section 5.1 of the Application.
6. Review your application. Confirm that all questions are answered and the completed Budget Template is attached.
7. Submit your application by clicking SUBMIT at the end of this Form before the deadline. All applications must be submitted no later than Monday January 26, 2026 at 11:59PM YT. Submissions or edits will not be accepted after this time.
Saving, Returning and Editing Your Application
- Save and Continue Later - You may save your progress at any time by clicking SAVE at the bottom of the form and entering your email address to receive a personalized return link.
- Edit Before Submission - You may reopen your saved form and make changes as often as needed prior to submitting.
- Edit After Submission (until deadline) - After you submit, you will receive a confirmation email containing an "Edit Submission" link. You may use this link to make updates or corrections until the deadline, after which editing will be disabled.
Guidance on Response Length and Content Quality

There are no strict word limits, but we ask that repsonses remain clear, concise and focused. Shorter questions may require only brief responses. More detailed questions should generally remain under 250-300 words to ensure readability and clarity.

Please ensure your responses are thoughtful, informative, and directly connected to your proposed project.

Contact

For questions or support completing this form, please contact Joanne Doyle at rhpo.joanne@yapc.ca or 867-332-8014.

As the Community Entity, YAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, in whole or in part, and is under no obligation to approve any application through this Call for Proposals. Funding decisions are contingent on available resources, strategic alignment, and assessment criteria.

Section 1.0: Organization Information & Eligibility
1.1 Organization Details
Legal Organization Name
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince / Territory

Postal Code
Physical Address (if different)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince / Territory

Postal Code
Main Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Main Email
example@example.com
1.2.1 Primary Contact Person for Project
Primary Contact - Full Name

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact - Title/Position
Primary Contact - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Contact - Email Address
example@example.com
1.2.2 Secondary Contact Person for Project
Secondary Contact - Full Name

First NameLast Name
Secondary Contact - Title/Position
Secondary Contact - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Secondary Contact - Email Address
example@example.com
1.3 Signing Authority for Application
Signing Authority - Full Name

First NameLast Name
Signing Authority - Title/Position
Signing Authority - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Signing Authority - Email Address
example@example.com
Organization Name
1.4 Organization Type
Is your organization Yukon-based and Yukon-serving?

YesNo
Select your type of organization from the drop-down menu.
If you selected "Other" in the drop-down menu above, please specify your type of organization below.
1.5 Other Reaching Home Funding
Will your organization be receiving funding from another Reaching Home stream during the 2026-2028 funding cycle?

YesNo
If yes, describe the Reaching Home funding you will receive (amount and purpose) and explain how this proposed project will enhance or expand those activities.
Section 5.1 of Guide
1.6 Organizational Experience
Briefly describe your strengths, experience, and expertise supporting people experiencing homelessness - especially those with chronic or complex needs. How will these strengths support the successful delivery of your proposed project?

For returning proponents: Include any additional homelessness-related work beyond your current Reaching Home-funded activities.

For new proponents: Include your organization's experience delivering homelessness-related services or similar social support programs. If you are new to this work, outline the foundations, partnerships, or internal practices that prepare you to deliver a housing-focused model.

Section 4.0: Service Delivery & Implementation
4.1 Staffing Model Overview

Identify the positions you are requesting through this CFP and complete the table below.

	Number of Positions	FTE Total	Expected Participants per Worker (Active Support List Size)
Housing Access Worker
Housing Retention Support Worker
Targeted Housing Loss Prevention Worker
Combined Roles (specify below)
Other positions (specify below)

4.2 Rationale for Staffing Model & Active Support Lists
Explain how you determined the number of positions and expected active support list sizes. Describe how these decisions align with the service model, the intenstity of participant needs, documentation requirements, and your organizational capacity.
Section 8.0 and 9.0 of Guide
4.3 Combined or Specialized Roles (if applicable)
If you are proposing a combined role (e.g., access and retention) or a specialized role (e.g., data quality worker or elder), briefly describe the main responsibilities and how the position will support the project outcomes.
Section 8.0 and 9.0 of Guide
4.4 Coordinated Service & Warm Transfer
Explain how your team will coordinate service delivery across roles and ensure warm, supported transitions when participants move betwen workers and/or services. Describe the steps staff will take to avoid "hand-offs" without support (e.g., joint meetings, direction communication between workers, sharing transition plans).
Page 8 and 11 of Guide
4.5 Continuity
Describe your organization's plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of staff turnover or extended absence, including how participant support, documentation and Coordinated Access communication requirements will be maintained with minimal disruption.
4.6 Training & Professional Development
Indicate whether your project includes additional staff training or professional development beyond the mandatory Coordinated Access, HIFIS or YAPC-sponsored trainings:

YesNoUnsure at this time
If yes or unsure, briefly outline your training plan or types of training you anticipate your staff will need. You may include onboarding plans, supervision structures, or skill development areas even if specific training vendors have not been selected.
Section 12.0 of Guide; Note: Training not directly linked to building capacity for coordinated, data-driven homelessness response must be included as an "Administrative expense" in your budget.
4.7 Direct Participant Support Costs
Are you requesting funding for direct participant support?

YesNo
If yes, describe the direct participant support you are requesting and explain how it will help remove barriers to housing access, retention and prevention.
Section 10.0 and Appendix C of Guide

Section 5.0: Budget, Timeline & Sustainability
This section collects details on your project's timeline, funding request, additional resources, and sustainability planning. Please refer to the Reaching Home Budget Template and Reaching Home Application Guide before completing this section.

This Template must be completed and uploaded in the question below.
5.1 Budget Template
Upload your completed Budget Template using the drag and drop below. All applications must include a completed Budget Template in the original Excel format (.xlsx) to be considered.

Instructions:
- Download the template using the link above.
- Complete all required fields as instructed in the Reaching Home Application Guide.
- Save the file using the following naming format: Organization Name_RH Budget 2026-28.xlsx.
- Do not convert the file to PDF, Google Sheets, Numbers or any other format. Only .xlsx files will be accepted.
- Upload the completed file below.
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5.2 Fiscal Years Applying For
Indicate which fiscal years you are applying for:

Year 1 - 2026-2027Year 2 - 2027-2028Both Years - 2026-2028
5.3 Project Timeline
Project Start Date (on or after April 1, 2026):
Project End Date (no later than March 31, 2028):
5.4 Funding Request Overview

Confirm the overall funding request for each fiscal year being applied for:

	Funding Amount
Year 1 (2026-2027)
Year 2 (2027-2028)
Total Request

5.5 Other Funding
Identify all confirmed or potential sources of funding and any in-kind resources that will support this project. Describe how these resources complement the proposed Reaching Home activities.
Section 13.2 in Guide

Section 6.0: Additional Information
6.1 Additional Project Elements
Is there anything else you would like to include in your funding request that falls under Reaching Home eligible expenditure categories and aligns with the Community Action Plan priorities?

YesNo
If yes, describe the activity or element and the anticipated cost.
6.2 Additional General Information (optional)
You may include anything else you would like the Reaching Home Funding Sub-Committee to consider with your application.

Section 7.0: Declaration
By signing below, I declare that:
- I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the Organization.
- All information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- I have reviewed and accepted the requirements outlined in this application.
- I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee funding or the amount requested.
- I understand that false or misleading information may result in repayment of funds.
- I understand that failure to meet reporting or documentation requirements may affect future funding eligibility.
Signatory Full Name
Signatory Title/Position
Date
Signature

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Submit your completed application no later than

11:59PM YT on January 26, 2026.

Incomplete applications and applications not submitted by the deadline will not be considered.
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Reaching Home Funding Application

Section 1.0: Organization Information & Eligibility

1.1 Organization Details

1.2.1 Primary Contact Person for Project

1.2.2 Secondary Contact Person for Project

1.3 Signing Authority for Application

1.4 Organization Type

1.5 Other Reaching Home Funding

1.6 Organizational Experience

Section 2.0: Organizational Capacity and Mandatory Requirements

2.1 Organizational Capacity & Readiness

2.2 Coordinated Housing Access Table (CHAT) Participation - Whitehorse Only

2.3 HIFIS Participation

2.4 Mandatory Training Commitment

2.5 Ability to Meet Participants in the Community

2.6 Compliance with Reporting Requirements

2.7 Good Standing Confirmation

2.8 Financial Stability

2.9 Demonstrated Outcomes - returning proponents only

Section 3.0 Project Design & Alignment

3.1 Project Title

3.2 Geographic Service Region(s)

3.3 Target Population

3.4 Project Description

3.5 Alignment with CFP Purpose and Priorities

3.6 Project Outcomes

3.7 Indigenous Service Approach

3.8 Equity & Inclusion

3.9 Integration of Lived or Living Experience

3.10 Engagement & Re-Engagement

3.11 Partnerships & Collaboration

3.12 Sustainability

Section 4.0: Service Delivery & Implementation

4.1 Staffing Model Overview

4.2 Rationale for Staffing Model & Active Support Lists

4.3 Combined or Specialized Roles (if applicable)

4.4 Coordinated Service & Warm Transfer

4.5 Continuity

4.6 Training & Professional Development

4.7 Direct Participant Support Costs

Section 5.0: Budget, Timeline & Sustainability

5.1 Budget Template

5.2 Fiscal Years Applying For

5.3 Project Timeline

5.4 Funding Request Overview

5.5 Other Funding

Section 6.0: Additional Information

6.1 Additional Project Elements

6.2 Additional General Information (optional)

Section 7.0: Declaration