The Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund (NS-CHGF) supports community housing by offering financial assistance to help housing providers preserve and increase the supply of community housing in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia’s CHGF was established and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia in collaboration with the Centre in response to a recommendation from the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission in 2021.
This led to the creation of the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association (NSNPHA), a provincial association dedicated to strengthening the community housing sector in Nova Scotia.
Available funding streams
Capacity building
Support for projects aimed at developing the skills and capacity of community housing organizations. This stream promotes organizational growth and transformation.
Planning and pre-development
Support to cover the costs of pre-development activities related to community housing construction. It can fund activities such as preliminary studies, feasibility studies, risk analyses, and professional services.
Research and innovation
Support for initiatives that promote innovation, education, and knowledge transfer within the community housing sector.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible community housing organizations in Nova Scotia include:
- Non-profit housing organizations
- Housing cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations involved in the construction or management of affordable community housing
- Researchers and post-secondary institutions
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