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First Nations Housing Sustainability Initiative

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Program Category: Clean Energy, Community Infrastructure, Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s): Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy

Intake Type

Continuous Intake

Funder

Columbia Basin Trust

Funding Organization Type

  • Trust

Funding Range

  • Medium ($50K-$250K)
  • Large ($250K-$500K)
  • Major (over $500K)

Eligible Community

  • Indigenous Communities
  • Métis Nations
  • Modern Treaty Nations

Eligible Project Activities

  • Project Feasibility
  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)
This program is for communities within a specific service area See service area

The Trust’s First Nations Housing Sustainability Initiative supports First Nations in the Basin to enhance their community’s affordable rental housing by providing grants to support energy retrofits, health and safety enhancements and building repairs.

Eligible Community

First Nations in the Columbia Basin Trust Region 

Regional Limitations

Yes (See the Map)

Required Community Contribution

Community contribution required (please see program website)

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Professional Input Required

Yes
Condition assessments, energy audits , quotes

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Must be done by qualified professional; homes should be band owned. 

Type of Funding

  • Grant
  • Support (e.g. consulting management)

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Medium ($50K-$250K)
  • Large ($250K-$500K)
  • Major (over $500K)

Description of Funding

Grant amounts are based on project costs validated by assessments and audits.

Percentage of Project Funded

Please contact program staff directly for details. 

Eligible Costs

Planning
Capital Costs
Equipment/Material Purchase
Capacity Building for the Community

Condition assessments, energy audits 

Ineligible Costs

Administration Fees
Project Management
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

1 month

Approximately 1 month