PROVINCE PROVIDES $2M TO INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROJECTS

VICTORIA – The Province is providing just over $2 million in grants from the Housing Endowment Fund (HEF) to 12 innovative housing projects that help meet the diverse housing needs of British Columbians, Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman announced today.

Of the 12 projects, two housing developments are receiving grants: $600,000 to the Vernon & District Land Trust; and $33,000 to the Chilliwack Supportive Housing Society.

Organization

City

Target Households

Endowment Fund Contribution

Description

Vernon and District Community Land Trust Society

Vernon

Low-income individuals and families

$600,000

Multi-faceted partnership project to develop rental and affordable home ownership housing

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