As part of NL Housing’s commitment to helping community sector partners develop affordable housing, seven more projects are receiving funding through the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund.

A total of $310,000 was awarded for pre-development costs to make it easier to advance community-based projects. Projects receiving funding include:

• The Columbus Centre in Mount Pearl is receiving $50,000 for a project that aims to develop 20 affordable housing units for seniors in Mount Pearl.
• Community Mental Health Initiative Inc. in Corner Brook is receiving $50,000 to assist with the development of 12 affordable units as part of a joint effort with the Corner Brook Status of Women Council.
• Otter Housing Association Inc. in Port Rexton is receiving $50,000 to develop eight affordable units included in a mixed-market development serving seniors, young adults, newcomers and people experiencing homelessness.
• Stella’s Circle in St. John’s is receiving $50,000 in pre-development funding to complete design for up to 26 units serving all demographic populations.
• Charwood Legion Manors Inc. in Carbonear is receiving $50,000 toward the design of six affordable housing units for seniors.
• Eastern Gate Church Inc. in St. John’s is receiving $50,000 as it works add 10 new affordable seniors apartments to its existing portfolio.
• Springdale Pentecostal Church is receiving $10,000 as it works to develop two affordable units within a larger market-rate housing development targeting seniors.

These seven projects bring total number funded so far by the Community Housing Growth Fund to 15. The fund supports community organizations and registered charities with funding for planning and pre-development work for affordable housing projects, where the absence of this funding could be a barrier to the projects’ advancement.

Many of these projects are also conditionally approved for funding under the Provincial Government’s Affordable Rental Housing Program. Budget 2025 includes $32 million for projects under the Affordable Rental Housing Program, part of an overall $82 million that will result in the construction of approximately 800 homes. Over 180 homes are already under construction or completed through this program, with further construction anticipated to start this summer.

The Community Housing Growth Fund was created in 2024 by the Provincial Government and the national Community Housing Transformation Centre. The $1.5 million invested in the fund includes $1.25 million from the Provincial Government and $250,000 from the Centre. Funding is still available, and groups interested in applying for support can visit the Centre’s website.

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“I would encourage organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to consider applying for funding from the Community Housing Growth Fund to help pre-development planning. This fund helps organizations cover costs that arise early on in a project, and we want to reduce barriers and maximize housing initiatives across the province.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Acting Minister of Housing

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