Region Details Ongoing Funding for A Better Tent City

The Region of Waterloo has provided A Better Tent City with multiple funding allocations since 2020, including a two-year grant of $236,390 annually for 2024–2025 and ongoing base funding of $236,390 starting in 2026. These funds support the operation of the low-barrier outdoor accommodation site as it transitions toward integration into the formal Housing Stability System.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$150,000 (2020); $155,000 (2021–2022); $236,390 per year (2024–2025 grant); $236,390 annualized base funding beginning 2026

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Initial one-time funding in 2020; additional funding 2021–2022; two-year grant 2024–2025; ongoing annualized base funding starting in 2026

Renewal

A two-year grant of $236,390 per year was approved for 2024–2025, followed by a 2025 motion converting this to annualized base funding of $236,390 starting in 2026; future renewals or changes will be addressed in subsequent budgets and motions.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Regional Municipality of Waterloo AgendaPacket A Better Tent City Transition and Stabilization Plan 2026-06-24

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Regional Municipality of Waterloo?

A Better Tent City was awarded this professional services contract by Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as recorded on June 24, 2026. The contract value is $150,000 (2020); $155,000 (2021–2022); $236,390 per year (2024–2025 grant); $236,390 annualized base funding beginning 2026.

How much is the A Better Tent City contract with Regional Municipality of Waterloo worth?

The A Better Tent City contract with Regional Municipality of Waterloo is valued at $150,000 (2020); $155,000 (2021–2022); $236,390 per year (2024–2025 grant); $236,390 annualized base funding beginning 2026, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Regional Municipality of Waterloo AgendaPacket A Better Tent City Transition and Stabilization Plan 2026-06-24 (AgendaPacket), dated June 24, 2026 from Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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