The City of Yellowknife, in agreement with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, is the Community entity (administrator) that receives funding from the Government of Canada's Reaching Home program, and acts on behalf of the Yellowknife Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness.
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Veterans Homelessness Program (VHP) - Call for Expressions of Interest |
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The Veterans Homelessness Program (VHP) will accept funding applications from qualified non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from February 2, 2026 to February 12, 2026 to deliver programming that strengthens housing stability, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for Veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The City values trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and outcomes-focused approaches that recognize the unique experiences of Veterans and respond with dignity and respect. Who Should Apply
Program Scope
To Submit an Expression of Interest
Submissions must be received no later than February 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon) and sent electronically to: homelessness@yellowknife.ca Shortlisted applicants may be invited to participate in further discussions and to present at a future meeting of the Community Advisory Board for Homelessness. |
| Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness |
| CAB members work toward realizing the Community Plan on Homelessness, identifying and recommending projects to receive funding to help reduce and prevent homelessness. Council established the Yellowknife Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness and adopted the Terms of Reference on April 28, 2014. Please view our Community Advisory Board on Homelessness page for further information. To read the Reaching Home directives for Designated Communities (urban centers), Indigenous communities, territorial communities and rural and remote communities across Canada go to: Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy Directives. |
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If you need Housing and Shelter Support, several agencies in Yellowknife can assist.
Under the Coordinated Access System, Access Points are designated service locations where individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability can be assessed and referred to appropriate housing and support services. The following locations serve as Access Points in our community:
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| The Community Plan on Homelessness |
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Each year communities have the opportunity to update their Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Community Plan. This includes updating Yellowknife’s current situation and progress made towards meeting the priorities. Priorities in Yellowknife's current Reaching Home Community Plan 2024-2028:
The current Reaching Home contribution agreement with the City of Yellowknife spans from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. Previous Community Homelessness Plans: Previous HPS Community Plans: |
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For more information email homelessness@yellowknife.ca.