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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by BC Housing (BCH)

BC Housing is a provincial crown corporation in British Columbia, Canada that manages housing programs and provides funding for affordable housing development. It works with non-profit housing societies, Indigenous housing providers, and other partners to create and maintain sustainable housing solutions across the province. View BC Housing (BCH)'s website for more information.

14 programs
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BC Builds

    Supports rental homes for middle-income residents
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada-BC (CBCHB) Housing Benefit

    Rental support for eligible households in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Extreme Weather Response (EWR) Program

    Building safety assessment support after disasters
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
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    Expert AdviceOpen

    Family Self-Sufficiency Program

    Support for family financial self-sufficiency
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    BC, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Independent Living BC Program

    Subsidized support for independent living
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Prince George, BC, Canada
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    Other SupportOpen

    Priority Placement Program

    Priority housing access for women fleeing violence
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
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    Other SupportOpen

    Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

    Monthly rent support for eligible low-income families
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Temporary Winter Shelter Program

    Seasonal emergency shelter funding for communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tenant Activity Grant

    Funding for tenant-led community activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada

About BC Housing (BCH)

What is the mission of BC Housing (BCH)?

BC Housing's mission is to provide affordable housing solutions for British Columbians in need, working in partnership with non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and government to develop and maintain safe, adequate, and affordable housing across the province.

What type of organization is BC Housing (BCH)?

BC Housing (BCH) is a Government agency.

When was BC Housing (BCH) founded?

BC Housing (BCH) was founded in 1973-01-01.

What is BC Housing (BCH)'s official website?

BC Housing (BCH)'s official website is https://www.bchousing.org/.

What else should I know about BC Housing (BCH)?

Role of BC Housing in the Funding Ecosystem

BC Housing is a provincial crown corporation that serves as the primary housing authority in British Columbia. It administers provincial housing programs and provides capital funding and operating grants to non-profit housing societies, Indigenous housing providers, and other organizations developing affordable housing.

Funding Programs and Target Audiences

BC Housing offers multiple funding streams including the Housing Endowment Fund, the Building BC Fund, and various Indigenous housing programs. Target audiences include low-income families, seniors, Indigenous peoples, and vulnerable populations requiring affordable housing solutions.

Transparency and Accountability

As a crown corporation, BC Housing operates under provincial government oversight and publishes annual reports, financial statements, and program evaluations. Funding decisions follow established criteria and application processes.