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Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund?

You can contact Community Housing Transformation Centre.

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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

Last Update: February 24, 2026

NS, Canada

Supports Black-led community housing sector growth in Nova Scotia

Grant and Funding

Community Housing Transformation Centre

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

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

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.

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

Examples of admissible projects:

Feasibility study for affordable housing development in urban area

Eligibility

Applicant must be a Black-led and Black-focused organization serving Black communities in Nova Scotia.
Applicant must be a non-profit housing organization, a housing cooperative, or a non-profit involved in building or managing affordable/community housing.

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.

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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.