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First Nations Market Housing Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the First Nations Market Housing Fund program?

To be eligible for the First Nations Market Housing Fund program, you must: First Nation qualified by the Fund Lending arrangement in place Loan guarantee provided

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Market Housing Fund?

You can contact First Nations Market Housing Fund.

Q: Where is the First Nations Market Housing Fund available?

The First Nations Market Housing Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the First Nations Market Housing Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

First Nations Market Housing Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the First Nations Market Housing Fund?

First Nations Market Housing Fund is funded by First Nations Market Housing Fund

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Enables access to housing loans through lender arrangements

Grant and Funding

First Nations Market Housing Fund

Overview

This program does not specify a maximum funding amount in the available information. It supports qualified First Nations in arranging lender-backed housing loans for members, where lenders assess home value, income, and ability to repay.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing

Location

Canada

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

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Establishing lending arrangements with one or more lenders to enable members to access housing loans
Providing guarantees for members’ housing loans under the established lender arrangements

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 350,000

Launch a lender-backed mortgage guarantee program for First Nation members

$ 275,000

Build a mortgage readiness pipeline to increase member loan approvals

Eligibility

The First Nation must be qualified by the Fund.
The First Nation must arrange one or more lending relationships so its members can obtain housing loans.
The First Nation must provide a guarantee for its members’ housing loans.

Who is eligible?

First Nations seeking to establish housing loan arrangements for their members

Additional information

First Nations members apply for housing loans through participating lenders, similar to off-reserve lending processes.
Lenders typically assess home value, borrower income, and repayment ability when reviewing a loan application.
Program intake is ongoing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Market Housing Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Market Housing Fund. 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.