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Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund

Supports Black-led community housing sector growth in Nova Scotia
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Provides funding to support Black-led community housing initiatives in Nova Scotia, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Supports capacity building, planning and pre-development (e.g., business plans, studies, permits, risk analyses, professional services), and research and innovation activities; maximum funding amount is not available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Nova Scotia
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Black Canadians
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
  • Fee-for-service model
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Capacity-building projects to develop skills and abilities of community housing organizations
  • Planning and pre-development activities related to housing construction
  • Research and innovation initiatives that support innovation, education, and knowledge transfer in the community housing sector

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving (B3) non-profit housing organizations
  • Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving (B3) housing cooperatives
  • Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving (B3) non-profits involved in constructing or managing affordable or community housing

Eligible expenses

  • Business plan development
  • Preliminary studies
  • Building permits
  • Risk analyses
  • Professional services related to pre-development

Eligible geographic areas

  • Nova Scotia

Additional information

  • Program includes three funding streams: Capacity building, Planning and pre-development, and Research and innovation.
  • Established and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia in collaboration with the Centre.
  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nova Scotia Black Community 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.

What is the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?

Provides funding to support Black-led community housing initiatives in Nova Scotia, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Supports capacity building, planning and pre-development (e.g., business plans, studies, permits, risk analyses, professional services), and research and innovation activities; maximum funding amount is not available.

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, Black-focused organization serving Black communities Non-profit housing organization, housing co-op, or housing-focused non-profit Based in Nova Scotia

What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?

Capacity-building projects to develop skills and abilities of community housing organizations Planning and pre-development activities related to housing construction Research and innovation initiatives that support innovation, education, and knowledge transfer in the community housing sector

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

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