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CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities
Funding for housing projects in Indigenous and northern communities
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
- Who can apply
- Indigenous governments and organizations; provinces, territories, and municipalities serving Indigenous or northern populations; community housing providers such as public or private non-profit organizations or rental co-operatives; private sector housing providers serving Indigenous or northern populations.
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Overview
This funding opportunity provides financial support to housing providers working in northern communities and/or serving Indigenous peoples. It offers a maximum of various loan combinations to support the repair of existing affordable housing or the construction of new ones, including rental housing, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. The program aims to improve housing accessibility and quality for Indigenous and northern populations.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Housing
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants, Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Indigenous governments and organizations; provinces, territories, and municipalities serving Indigenous or northern populations; community housing providers such as public or private non-profit organizations or rental co-operatives; private sector housing providers serving Indigenous or northern populations.
How to apply
Work with your CMHC Indigenous and the North Housing Solutions Specialist to prepare your application.Gather and organize relevant documentation as advised.Complete your application with all required information and supporting documents.Submit your complete application for review.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities Program
What is the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities?
This funding opportunity provides financial support to housing providers working in northern communities and/or serving Indigenous peoples. It offers a maximum of various loan combinations to support the repair of existing affordable housing or the construction of new ones, including rental housing, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. The program aims to improve housing accessibility and quality for Indigenous and northern populations.
Who is eligible for the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities program?
To be eligible for the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities program, you must:
Organizations serving Indigenous or northern populations involved in housing projects
Who can I contact for more information about the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Where is the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities available?
The CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities program is available across Canada.
Is the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities?
CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities is funded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)