The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund (NPF) provides financial support to community housing organizations as a means of strengthening the housing sector in Nunavut. Its objective is to:
- Increase the number of affordable housing units
- Reduce homelessness
- Optimize resources to develop the sector
It was created in partnership with the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), as part of the Nunavut 3000 strategic plan.
Available funding streams
Capacity building
Support for projects aiming to develop the skills and abilities of community housing organizations. This stream promotes organizational growth and transformation.
Planning and pre-development
Support to cover the costs of pre-development project activities related to the construction of affordable community housing and to remove barriers to access capital and federaladditional funding. This assistance can fund activities such as business plans, preliminary studies, building permits, risk analyses, and professional services.
Research and innovation
Support for initiatives that encourage innovation, education, and knowledge transfer within the community housing sector.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible Nunavut community housing organizations include:
- Non-profit housing organizations
- Housing cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Community/regional groups and coalitions
- Municipalities
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