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Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 24, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
Up to CAD 10 million is available for Indigenous-led, non-profit housing projects. The program supports safe, affordable housing solutions, including supportive housing, transitional services, operational support, major renovations, and new builds.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 24, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Supportive housing and housing services
- Transitional housing and services
- Non-market and affordable housing projects
- Large-scale housing developments, major renovations, and new builds
- Emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, intervention, and harm-reduction services
Documents Needed
- Board composition information
- Incorporation documents
- Community needs data
- Supporting documents requested in the application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led non-profit housing organizations
- Off-reserve organizations serving urban, rural, or northern communities
- First Nations organizations with off-reserve housing projects
- Organizations serving First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations applying on their own
- On-reserve housing projects and programs
- Inuit government entities receiving separate Budget 2022 allocations
Eligible expenses
- Project development and on-the-ground assistance
- Operational shortfalls and modernization improvements
- Purchase of buildings or land for a specific project
- Materials, supplies, professional fees, tendering costs, permits, and feasibility or design studies
- Direct project-related operating costs for housing and housing supports
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- On-reserve housing projects and programs
- Land banking or buying land for future use only
- Rental subsidies for affordability
- Deficit reduction
- Land de-contamination, cosmetic repairs, and term loan financing costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Urban areas
- Rural areas
- Northern areas
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first
- Missing information may be requested before review
- Eligible applications are redacted and sent to the Project Selection Advisory Council for scoring
- Selected applicants are notified by NICHI
- No funds are released until the Contribution Agreement is signed
Additional information
- Applications are submitted as an Expression of Need through the NICHI online portal.
- Each project requires a separate application.
- The funding is delivered as contribution funding under a Contribution Agreement.
- Selected applicants are announced before funds are released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program. 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 Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program?
Up to CAD 10 million is available for Indigenous-led, non-profit housing projects. The program supports safe, affordable housing solutions, including supportive housing, transitional services, operational support, major renovations, and new builds.
How much funding can be received?
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 12, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program program, you must:
Indigenous-led and non-profit
Serves First Nations, Inuit or Métis
Addresses urgent housing needs
What expenses are eligible under Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program?
Supportive housing and housing services
Transitional housing and services
Non-market and affordable housing projects
Large-scale housing developments, major renovations, and new builds
Emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, intervention, and harm-reduction services
Who can I contact for more information about the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program?
You can contact National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) by email at info@nichihousing.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program available?
The Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.