Request for Proposals – REF#27101 - (OPEN)

Closing Date: August, 6, 2026

Overview

The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with The City of Calgary, is seeking proposals to expand Calgary’s Day Space Network through the addition of two new year-round day spaces. These spaces are intended to provide safe, welcoming daytime environments for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering access to essential supports, services, and connections to housing and community resources. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), CHF invites qualified organizations to submit proposals that deliver effective, responsive, and collaborative service models. See eligibility details and timelines in the RFP document.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to organizations that:

  • Are a registered charity
  • Have demonstrated experience supporting people experiencing homelessness
  • Can show the organizational and financial capacity to deliver services
  • Are able to operate programs in alignment with community standards and best practices

Organizations may submit:

  • Joint applications, or
  • Proposals that include collaborative service delivery models within a day space.

How to apply 

All applications must be submitted through Fluxx, CHF’s grant application platform. All applicants are required to:

  1. Create a Fluxx account on the CHF Portal. Follow the step-by-step instructional guide in the Resources section below
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Submit all required documents before the deadline – August 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM (MST).

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Questions & Answers 

If you have questions about the application process, please submit them by email: funding@calgaryhomeless.com.
All questions and responses to them will be available on this page. Deadline for questions: July 28, 2026

Question 1: The RFP states that the intended period of contract is October 2026 to March 2028. The budget states up to $700,000 per year. What is the total amount for the contract period?

The funding amount of $700,000 represents the annual funding for a full fiscal year (April to March). Since we expect the agency to begin operations near the end of Q2 or the beginning of Q3, the funding will be prorated accordingly. Based on this assumption, funding for October 2026 to March 2027 would be approximately $350,000, followed by $700,000 annually in subsequent years.

Question 2: Is the $80,000 for renovations in addition to the $700,000 budget for the first year? Or is it part of the $700,000?

The $80k is in addition to the program budget and is a one-time grant for the first year.

We will provide the next Q&A update on July 24.

There are currently no closed RFPs.