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Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative
Putting Surplus Property to Work
It is possible, under the Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative (SFRPHI),
a component of the Government of Canada's National Homelessness Initiative launched in 1999,
to provide solutions to homelessness throughout Canada. As of 2003, fifty properties worth over
$9 million were approved for transfer, to help with projects addressing homelessness.
Between 2003 and 2006, the SFRPHI will help other governments and community organization transform
an additional $9 million worth of surplus federal property into facilities that serve homeless
people or those at risk of homelessness. The SFRPHI compensates federal departments and agencies at
market value for surplus properties and transfers them at a nominal cost to community organizations,
the not-for-profit sector and other orders of government for projects to help alleviate and prevent
homelessness.
In addition to contributions of real property through the SFRPHI, additional funding for construction
and renovation costs may also be available for eligible projects through related federal programs such
as the
Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI)
and
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) programs.
The SCPI may also be able to assist with service and program costs.
Eligibility
Surplus federal properties are available to municipal, provincial and territorial governments and chartered
non-profit community organizations working to alleviate or prevent homelessness. Proposals may range from
residential or non-residential emergency services to permanent affordable housing. Applicant organizations
should be able to demonstrate that their proposals under the SFRPHI will address community needs related to
homelessness, are financially viable and are sustainable. Proposals should demonstrate the capacity of the
sponsoring organizations to carry out the proposed project and satisfy all relevant planning and
environmental requirements.
Federal Involvement
Three Government of Canada organizations - Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), the National
Secretariat on Homelessness/Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (NSH/HRSDC), and CMHC - act as partners at the
national and regional levels in implementing the SFRPHI.
For further information on the SFRPHI and on availability of other surplus federal properties, contact the local
or regional offices of HRSDC, PWGSC or CMHC at 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).
SFRPHI Application Tools
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