Funding For Indigenous Housing Across Urban, Rural, And Northern Communities

NICHI provides financial resources to support For Indigenous, By Indigenous housing solutions for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous Peoples. The 281.5 million dollar fund addresses the urgent need for safe, adequate, and affordable Indigenous housing projects across Canada.

Capacity and organizational development

Up to 1 million dollars for project development, on the ground assistance, operational support, and improvements that ensure project success.

Capital development

From 1 million up to 10 million dollars to bridge or leverage funding for large scale projects, major renovations, and new builds.

Who can apply

Indigenous led non profit organizations in urban, rural, and northern areas of Canada that serve First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Is Eligible To Apply

This fund is available to Indigenous led organizations in the community housing sector. Indigenous led means board and executive leadership is over 50 percent Indigenous, and the organization serves First Nations, Inuit, or Metis populations. Applicants must be non profit and able to address urgent and unmet housing need.

a Fair And Equitable Process

Funding Where It Is Needed Most

NICHI reviews each Expression of Need to direct funding where it is needed most, supporting Indigenous led projects across the housing continuum in urban, rural, and northern communities.