Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Housing Division is excited to announce the reopening of the “Home Energy Efficiency Initiative” starting on April 6, 2026.

This program provides financial assistance to existing homeowners for the purchase and installation of heat pumps, aiming to lower home heating costs and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. While funding is limited, data collected throughout this initiative will be carefully analyzed to evaluate the need for similar programs in the future.

Engagement Sessions:
Community engagement sessions will begin April 7, 2026, providing an opportunity to learn more about the program and get help with your application.

Applicants MUST submit all required documentation by May 15, 2026.

It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application thoroughly to ensure that all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible for funding, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be a registered member of Qalipu First Nation
• Applicant and/or Co-Applicant must be a current resident of Newfoundland and Labrador and live in the home requesting assistance.
• Applicant MUST not have previously received support under NRCan, Greener Homes Grant, or TakeChargeNL for heat pump installation.
• Combined household income must not exceed:

 

Number of Persons in the household	Combined Income Eligibility
1 person	$53,550 or less
2 persons	$93,107 or less
3 persons	$127,014 or less
4 persons	$155,897 or less
5+ persons	$162,176 or less

 

Applications can be found on our website: See Home Energy Efficiency Initiative Form

If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email housingproject@qalipu.ca.

You can also contact:

• Paul Brake, Housing Project Manager, at 709-634-5472
• Corey LeCoure, Housing Program Officer, at 709-634-5042

Please note, due to the anticipated volume of applications, not all applicants will receive funding, and only those selected will be contacted.

Qalipu First Nation Housing Division is pleased to announce the launch of the “Aging in Place”: Accessibility Home Modification Program.

This program will provide financial assistance to members up to a maximum of $5,000.00 to support housing retrofits and modifications to improve accessibility, functionality, and sustainability, ensuring a safe living environment for those who have mobility challenges.

The program is open to Qalipu First Nation members living in Atlantic Canada. Applications will be accepted from August 5 to September 19, 2025. It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application thoroughly to ensure that all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible, applicants must have a combined annual household net income below $88,674.00.

Once the application submission window has closed on September 19, 2025, all applications will be reviewed and due to limited funding, only successful applicants will be notified.

Applications can be found here: Accessibility Home Modification Program Application

If you have any questions or require assistance completing your application, please get in touch with Jason Park, Housing Program Officer, at (709) 634-0411 or email: jpark@qalipu.ca

 

To better support the application process for the Home Energy Efficiency Initiative, members are no longer required to submit contractor quote(s) with their application.

The application submission window will remain open until July 31, 2025.Once the window has closed, all applications will be reviewed.

Please note that due to limited funding, only successful applicants will be notified, no later than August 29, 2025.

We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in this important initiative.

Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Housing Division is excited to announce the launch of the “Home Energy Efficiency Initiative” on June 24, 2025.

This program will provide financial assistance to existing homeowners for the purchase and installation of heat pumps, aiming to lower home heating costs and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. While funding is limited, data collected throughout this initiative will be carefully analyzed to evaluate the need for similar programs in the future.

This initiative will focus on members requesting a reduction in their reliance on oil and wood as their main home heating sources.

Applicants MUST submit all required documentation by July 31, 2025.

It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application thoroughly to ensure that all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible for funding, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be a registered member of Qalipu First Nation
• Applicant and/or Co-Applicant must be a current resident of Newfoundland and Labrador and live in the home requesting assistance.
• The home must currently use either wood or oil as a heating source.
• Applicant MUST not have previously received support under NRCan, Greener Homes Grant, or TakeChargeNL for heat pump installation.
• Combined household income must not exceed:

 

Number of Persons in the household	Combined Income Eligibility
1 person	$51,000 or less
2 persons	$88,674 or less
3 persons	$120,966 or less
4 persons	$148,474 or less
5+ persons	$154,454 or less

 

Once the application submission window has closed on July 31, 2025, all applications will be reviewed, and due to limited funding, only successful applicants will be notified no later than Aug 29, 2025.

 

If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email housingproject@qalipu.ca.

You can also contact:

• Paul Brake, Housing Project Facilitator, at 709-634-5472
• Corey LeCoure, Housing Program Officer, at 709-634-5042

Please note, due to the anticipated volume of applications, not all applicants will receive funding, and only those selected will be contacted.

Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Housing Division is pleased to announce the launch of the Home Repair Assistance Program (HRAP). This program will provide financial assistance up to $5,000.00 for eligible applicants residing in Newfoundland & Labrador.

This program will support housing repairs to increase functionality, sustainability, and longevity of homes, that will ensure a safe and sound standard of living specific to members and their needs. While funding is limited, the collection of data and the need for similar programs will be thoroughly assessed during this process.

Applicants MUST submit all required documentation by September 30^th, 2024.

It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application in its entirety to ensure that all required documentation is included prior to submission. Please note, if all required documentation is not provided, the application may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible for funding, the home repair MUST fall into one of the following categories:

• Emergency repairs that, if not completed, will force the homeowner to leave their home

• Roofing

• Oil Tank Replacement

• Windows and doors

Requirement of combined annual household net income must be below $49,039.00, based on Government definition of “Low Income Taxable Reduction – LITR”

Please note that program funding is limited, and applications will not be processed until the submission window has closed.  Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, not all applicants will be approved, and only those receiving funding will be contacted.

Find the application here: Application (pdf)

Contact:

Housing Development Officer
Paul Brake
709-634-5472
pbrake@qalipu.ca

The Housing Division of the Department of Health & Wellness is expanding the Emergency Housing Support Program “I’tesnen: We Are Staying” program services through a partnership with The Atlantic Policy Congress (APC). The program is expanding to all members who reside in Canada and who require assistance with the following:

• Emergency Housing Set-Up – Provide rental startup assistance such as first/last month’s rent and damage deposit.
• Housing Placement – Time- Limited rental assistance to support individuals or families being placed into housing.
• Prevention and Shelter Diversion – Assist with rental and/or utility arrears to prevent eviction.
• Emergency Housing – Provide short term placement for a maximum of five (5) nights.

Emergency Housing Support Application

*No new application process, disbursement of available funds to existing applicants*

In the fall of 2021 and again in June 2022, Qalipu First Nation announced funding under the Covid-19 Residential Home Heat & Energy Rebate Program.   Band members were invited to submit an application to be eligible for a one-time payment of up to $350 to help with their home heat and energy costs.   Available funds were allocated by random draw and the application process was closed.

This year, based on existing available funds, Qalipu revisited this original pool of applicants to award payments to those who had not yet been selected (approximately 700 applications).

There is no new application process.  Funds are being awarded to those who previously applied and were unsuccessful.

If you received a phone call or an email from our housing division, it is because you previously applied, and you have now been selected to receive the one-time payment.

Please check your email and voicemail and be sure to respond if your mailing address or direct deposit banking information has changed.

To discuss this, please reach out to the Housing Division.

Contact:
Jason Park, Housing Development Officer
tel. 709-634-0411
email housingproject@qalipu.ca

You may be eligible for financial support from our Emergency Housing Support Program if you fall into one of the following situations:

• Are you currently renting but have received an eviction notice?
• Are you overdue on the rent and don’t have the money to pay it?
• Are you homeless and trying to get into a place but need financial support to get you started?
• Have you received a utility disconnection notice due to non-payment?
• Are you on a fixed income and coming up short for rent?

Please reach out to our housing team to discuss your situation and start the application process to receive support.

Contact:
Jason Park, Housing Development Officer
t. 709-634-0411
e. jpark@qalipu.ca