Affordable Housing Partnership Grant Program

Supporting the Creation of More Affordable and Supportive Housing in St. Thomas.

Grant Application Submission Form – Coming Soon! (March 30-May 31, 2026)

Overview

The Affordable Housing Grant Program supports the development of new affordable dwelling units in St. Thomas by providing grant funding towards pre-construction and capital costs. The program is open to non-profit organizations, housing cooperatives, and partnerships between non-profit organizations with private developers who demonstrate capacity and commitment to creating new housing for low-income households.

Grant Funding Available (2025)

$500,000

Stream 1 - Grant to Offset Pre-Construction Costs:

Up to $25,000 per project eligible soft costs incurred before construction to a maximum total of $100,000 (max. 4 awarded projects)

Stream 2 – Grant to Offset Capital Costs: 

Up to $25,000 per affordable unit or up to $200,000 towards on-site support service facilities for eligible hard construction costs to a maximum total of $400,000

Grant Timelines

Applications Open: March 30 until May 31 (midnight)

Application Review: June

Application Decision and Award: July

Grant Agreement with Recipients: August-September

Grant Recipients Project Timelines:

Stream 1 – All funded pre-construction works to be completed by June 30 of the following year.

Stream 2 – All development approvals to be completed by June 30 of the following year and building permit issuance by December 31 of the same following year.

Grant Program Requirements

Please see the program objectives, applicant and cost eligibility, process and evaluation criteria along with other grant program description and requirements.

Affordable Housing Partnership Grant Program Guide