Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Applications are now open for Shelter Initiative for Inuit Women and Children.
Inuit women, children and 2SLGBTQIAA+ people face unique challenges and barriers to housing. For those who experience gender-based violence, a shelter is often a first step to rebuilding their lives and protecting them from further violence.
The Shelter Initiative is led by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). CMHC will provide forgivable loans for up to 100% of total eligible costs for the construction/rehabilitation of new shelters. ISC will also provide funding to support operational costs on an ongoing basis.
Funding Information
- Funding for this initiative will flow over 5 years starting in 2021-22. The allocation of funds is a contribution for up to 100% of eligible capital costs to use for:
- new construction, or
- conversion from a non-residential use to shelter or transitional housing
- CMHC will provide funding based on maximum costs of:
- $7.2 million per facility in Territories and Inuit Nunangat
- $3.48 million per facility in Provinces across the country
- It is expected that proponents with projects surpassing the maximum costs of construction will have financial capacity or partners to bring equity into the project to cover additional budget.
- Applicants must provide a construction budget that is specific to their proposed facility.
- Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) will provide:
- An average annual allocation of $1 million to operate shelters in Territories and Inuit Nunangat
- An average annual allocation of $800,000 to operate shelters in Provinces across the country
- An average annual allocation of $500,000 for transitional housing across the country
- They anticipate that budgets for transitional housing may incorporate some rent geared-to-income from clients as part of its operational budget.
- Applicants must provide an annual operational budget that is specific to their proposed facility.
- They understand that community needs and approaches are diverse.
Eligibility Criteria
- Inuit representative organizations, Inuit governments, Inuit communities, provincial / territorial governments, municipalities, non-governmental and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-profit corporations are eligible to submit an application package.
- Inuit applicants will be prioritized. All non-Inuit organizations, including provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, require demonstrated support from Inuit organizations or Inuit community groups to be eligible for funding.
Project Requirements
Proposed projects will have to meet the following requirements:
- Intended use for Inuit women and children escaping family violence.
- Demonstrated support from Inuit organizations or Inuit community groups.
- Eligible to obtain operational support for the shelter through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), in accordance with the posted Terms and Conditions.
- Eligibility to obtain appropriate loan security to cover the value of the forgivable loan received.
- Minimum requirements for energy efficiency and accessibility
- Application package and financial worksheet completed.
- Support commitments/letters for the project
For more information, visit CMHC.