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Affordable Housing Initiative

Q: Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Affordable Housing Initiative program, you must: Organizations involved in building or retrofitting affordable housing.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Initiative?

You can contact Columbia Basin Trust by email at housing@ourtrust.org.

Q: Where is the Affordable Housing Initiative available?

The Affordable Housing Initiative program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Affordable Housing Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Affordable Housing Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Affordable Housing Initiative?

Affordable Housing Initiative is funded by Columbia Basin Trust

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports building and retrofitting affordable housing projects

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Housing

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Overview

The grant provides financial assistance for project development and capital costs related to affordable housing. It supports the construction of new affordable units and upgrades to existing affordable housing through energy efficiency improvements and other capital expenses.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

Implement solar energy systems in affordable housing units to lower energy costs

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Local governments and non-profit housing organizations

How to apply

Contact Trust staff via email to discuss your project idea.Explore the project support options with Trust staff.

Contacts

housing@ourtrust.org

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Affordable Housing Initiative. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.