Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS), as the Consolidated Municipal Services Manager (CMSM) for the Counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington, is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced organizations that are seeking financial assistance for programs and services that aim to prevent, address and reduce homelessness within the Counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington. 

The requirements for responses to this EOI are described in this document. Submissions by email, mail or in person, from qualified organizations, will be received by the undersigned no later than May 13, 2022. 

All submissions should be marked “Confidential” and submitted to:

Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services

95 Advance Avenue, Napanee, Ontario K7R 3Y5

Attention: Connor Dorey

Email: cdorey@lennox-addington.on.ca

Closing Date: May 13, 2022

Closing Time: 3:00 p.m. EST

Program Overview

The County of Lennox & Addington, as the Consolidated Municipal Services Manager for the Counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington, provides Social Assistance, Children’s Services and Housing Services through its Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS) Department. Through its Housing Services division, PELASS is responsible for planning and managing a broad range of housing services across the two counties.

On March 7, 2022, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) announced a new provincially funded program that supports Service Managers in providing affordable housing and support services for people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. The Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) is intended to prevent, address and reduce homelessness within communities. This new HPP will begin April 1, 2022 and allocations are based on a fiscal calendar. The service categories funded through HPP are Supportive Housing, Community Outreach and Support Services, Housing Assistance and Emergency Shelter Solutions. PELASS is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for funding towards projects and initiatives in the counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington that meet the objectives of the new HPP.

Eligible Use of Funding

Proponents can submit an Expression of Interest that aligns with the eligible uses of funding as identified in Schedule A, the Homelessness Prevention Program Guidelines, towards the following Service Categories:.  

  • Supportive Housing;
  • Community Outreach and Support Services; and
  • Housing Assistance.

Projects and initiatives targeted at Emergency Shelter Solutions are not considered permissible for the purposes of this Expression of Interest. However, agencies should notify the Service Manager directly regarding any potential projects or initiatives that fall under the Emergency Shelter Solutions program category.

Project/Initiative Timelines

Funding through the HPP will support expenses up to March 31, 2023. Agencies will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding upon selection that clarifies program objectives, funding timelines, reporting requirements and other applicable information. Successful projects and initiatives will be determined by PELASS Committee in June 2022.

Requirements of EOI

Submitted Expressions of Interest should include:

  • The name of the Organization/Agency and key contact information (phone number, fax number, mailing and e-mail addresses);
  • Description of the proposed project/initiative, including but not limited to, geographical area served, target populations, key activities, and anticipated outcomes of the project/initiative;
  • Description of the organization/agency and ability to carry out the project/initiative;
  • Project/initiative costs and amount requested. If applicable, include contributions to the project/initiative from other sources including the applying organization/agency;
  • Description of how the organization/agency organization may work with other service providers to enhance quality and effectiveness of the project/initiative;
  • Identification of how the project/initiative will address the goals of the program guidelines;
  • Description of the readiness of the organization/agency to conduct the work necessary for the project/initiative; and
  • A copy of projected timelines for the project/initiative. 

Evaluation

All applications submitted through an Expression of Interest will be evaluated by a PELASS staff working group. Evaluation will be based on project/initiative readiness, cost, and ability to meet program objectives.  

All information contained within this application for funding, whether provided by PELASS or the applicant, is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M. 56, and, as such, is public information and may be disclosed to third parties upon request.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for evaluation. PELASS reserves the right to request more information from applicants after the application has been submitted.

Submission Details

Questions related to this EOI must be received by April 29, 2022 and are to be directed to Connor Dorey, Manager, Social Services. Responses will be provided to all participants.

Submissions by email, mail or in person, from qualified organizations, will be received and accepted by PELASS no later than May 13, 2022 at 3:00pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Submissions must be delivered to:

Connor Dorey, Manager, Social Services

Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services

County of Lennox & Addington

95 Advance Avenue, Napanee, Ontario K7R 3Y5

Email: cdorey@lennox-addington.on.ca

All submissions become the sole property of, and are subject to verification by PELASS. PELASS assumes no responsibility for entries lost, stolen, delayed, damaged or misdirected, or for the failure, interruption or delay of any communication to be received, for any reason. PELASS is not responsible for any costs incurred in preparation and delivery of the EOI.

PELASS reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to amend, cancel, close, suspend or reinstate this call for proposals at any time, and for any reason whatsoever.

For a copy of the Homelessness Prevention Program Guidelines, please contact Connor Dorey - cdorey@lennox-addington.on.ca