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Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Funding for Black-led housing organizations in Nova Scotia
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organizations serving Black communities in Nova Scotia. It funds capacity building, planning and pre-development, and research and innovation projects related to community housing.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Nova Scotia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants, Fee-for-service model, Mixed revenue (<50% earned), Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit housing organizations
- Housing cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations involved in affordable or community housing
Eligible expenses
- Business plans, preliminary studies, building permits, risk analyses, and professional services for pre-development work.
- Costs related to capacity building for community housing organizations.
- Activities supporting research, education, and knowledge transfer in community housing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Activities funded
- Capacity-building projects for community housing organizations.
- Planning and pre-development activities for housing construction.
- Research and innovation initiatives for the community housing sector.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the My Centre portal
- Log in or access the application portal.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Complete and submit the application through the portal.
Additional information
- Funding is offered through three streams: capacity building, planning and pre-development, and research and innovation.
- The program is established and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia in collaboration with the Centre.
- Applications are ongoing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund Program
What is the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?
This program supports Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organizations serving Black communities in Nova Scotia. It funds capacity building, planning and pre-development, and research and innovation projects related to community housing.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund program, you must:
Black-led and Black-focused organization
Serves Black communities in Nova Scotia
Housing non-profit or cooperative
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?
Business plans, preliminary studies, building permits, risk analyses, and professional services for pre-development work.
Costs related to capacity building for community housing organizations.
Activities supporting research, education, and knowledge transfer in community housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?
You can contact Community Housing Transformation Centre.
Where is the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund available?
The Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund is funded by Community Housing Transformation Centre