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Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream
Funding to support resilient housing development
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
Communities with a population under 10,000 in any Canadian province
See full eligibility
Overview
Le Fonds pour accélérer la construction de logements : volet des petites collectivités et des collectivités rurales, nordiques ou autochtones soutient les administrations locales, les gouvernements autochtones et les collectivités de moins de 10 000 habitants situées dans une province, un territoire ou une communauté autochtone. Il finance les plans d’action, le logement abordable, les infrastructures liées au logement et les infrastructures communautaires qui soutiennent le logement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Housing Accelerator Fund action plans
- Affordable housing
- Housing-related infrastructure
- Community-related infrastructure that supports housing
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Communities with a population under 10,000 in any Canadian province
- Communities in a territory
- Indigenous governments
How to apply
- Download, save, and review the online application portal guide before starting the application.
- Use the guide to create your profile and start the application process.
- Start your application through the online application portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Approved communities receive an upfront advance after the contribution agreement is signed.
- Subsequent payments are made annually for 3 years, subject to program conditions being met.
- Satisfactory progress reviews are required for subsequent payments.
Additional information
- Applications are now closed.
- The program had an initial funding allocation of $4 billion until 2026–27.
- The 2024 Federal Budget announced an additional $400 million in funding until 2027–28, available only to applicants who were not approved in the 2023 application window.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream Program
What is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream?
Le Fonds pour accélérer la construction de logements : volet des petites collectivités et des collectivités rurales, nordiques ou autochtones soutient les administrations locales, les gouvernements autochtones et les collectivités de moins de 10 000 habitants situées dans une province, un territoire ou une communauté autochtone. Il finance les plans d’action, le logement abordable, les infrastructures liées au logement et les infrastructures communautaires qui soutiennent le logement.
Who is eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream program?
To be eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream program, you must:
Population under 10,000 in any Canadian province, in a territory, or an Indigenous government.
What expenses are eligible under Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream?
Housing Accelerator Fund action plans
Affordable housing
Housing-related infrastructure
Community-related infrastructure that supports housing
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) by email at contactcentre@cmhc.ca or by phone at 1-800-668-2642.
Where is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream available?
The Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream is funded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)