CAHF welcomes housing provider applications

The Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation (CAHF) fundraises for below-market affordable housing projects in Calgary. CAHF selects affordable housing projects through an application process and intake form. The form is available on request by emailing ea@thecahf.com.

CAHF reviews applications from non-profit housing organizations on an ongoing basis. Non-profit housing providers must meet the following criteria:

• Providers must be a Canadian Charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.

• Providers must provide a minimum of five net new affordable housing units in new capital builds, renovations, and other capital initiatives as deemed appropriate.

• Providers and projects must be financially viable and sustainable.

• Proposals for specialized housing must demonstrate that funding is in place for any planned onsite social or mental health support workers.

• Projects must have a minimum of 10 per cent of the housing units at minimum rent and maximum of 30 per cent of the units at market and near-market rent.

• Housing providers must demonstrate organizational readiness and capacity to develop, deliver, and operate the proposed housing project.

• Projects must align with the local housing needs assessment (where applicable) to provide affordable housing in an area of demonstrated need.

• Providers must make a commitment that affordable housing units will remain affordable for a minimum of 20 years or longer, depending on the rental model.

Housing providers interested in partnering with CAHF for fundraising are invited to contact us by

email: ea@thecahf.com.