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September 28, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE:
- AHMA Capital Renewal Funding Application
- Indigenous Procurement
Current Opportunities
- Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund - RFP
- Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund - EOI
- Regional Housing First Program - RFP
- AHMA Tech Tip - Dirty Dryer Vents can be a Fire Hazard!
- 2018 BCBEC Conference & AGM
- Building Smart 2018 BC Building Code Changes
- 7th BC Radon Workshop
- The Small Housing Summit
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ASSET STRATEGIES UPDATE
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It's time again to submit your Capital Renewal Funding Applications!
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AHMA's Capital Renewal Funding Application is to provide Housing Providers with the opportunity to apply for capital renewal funding that is not already included within their existing operating budgets. To confirm eligibility for this funding, applicants are encouraged to refer to their existing operating agreements or contact their assigned AHMA Aboriginal Portfolio Advisor.
1. Fill in AHMA CRF Application Form
2. Gather back up documents
3. Send applications (completed to the best of your ability).
Based on information provided, AHMA will have the ability to prioritize the request across the needs of our provincial community to ensure the most critical projects have priority access to available capital funding sources; such as modernization & improvements, energy grants, new provincial programs, etc.
Did you know... The CRF Application Form also includes areas where you can let us know how we can assist you with any Asset Management support services.
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AHMA is constantly looking to follow through on its commitment to be "For Indigenous, By Indigenous" and we are looking to follow this motto by developing an Indigenous Procurement protocol for major capital renewal projects. As we develop this strategy, we encourage eligible contractors to become certified as an Indigenous businss through the Candian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). If you know of good eligible contractors in your community please share the below info.
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Supply Change!
The Aboriginal Procurement Strategy was developed following a Canada-wide survey of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses, conducted by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) in partnership with Environics Research. The survey showed intense mutual interest in improving and facilitating procurement opportunities as another key element of economic reconcili....read more.
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Request for Proposals
New Rental Housing Units Under the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund
RFP#1070-1819/14
Issued by BC Housing Management Commission ("BC Housing") to Indigenous non-profit housing providers, First Nations, Metis Nation BC, and non-profit and for-profit developers, who want to partner with Indigenous organizations and, First Nations interested in creating new affordable rental houisng untis for Indigenous persons within the province of British Columbia. Project can be located either On or Off Reserve.
Details on requirements and deliverable's, the proposal review process, submission requisites and forms can be found:
BC Housing Website.
UPDATED INFORMATION:
Addendum No 1: Appendix D: Operating Budget Template (Updated 0718)
Addendum No 2: Webinar July 23 2018 - Recording
Addendum No 3: Questions & Answers
Issued Date: June 18, 2018
Submission Deadline: October 5, 2018, 2:00pm PST
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Expression of Interest
For Non-Profit Service Providers to Operate Projects Within BC for: Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund
EOI#1070-1819/17
Issued by BC Housing Management Commission ("BC Housing") for the purposes of identifying non-profit housing providers that are interested in providing property management and support services for new housing projects throughout the Province of British Columbia.
Details on requirements and deliverable's, the proposal review process, submission requisites and forms can be found:
BC Housing Website.
Issued Date: August 2, 2018
Submission Deadline: October 30, 2018, 2:00pm PST
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Request for Proposals
Regional Housing First Program (RHFP)
RFP#1070-1819/80
Issued by the Capital Regional District (CRD), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and BC Housing Management Commission (BCH) to non-profit housing societies, the private sector and other community groups interested in creating new affordable rental housing units for low to moderate households, and housing units to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness within the Capital Region.
A recent Community Plan provides guidance with respect to program targets and has identified the following population groups as priority for funding in this stream:
- Indigenous people experiencing homelessness
- Youth aged 16-25 experinceing homelnessness
- Women fleeing violence
Project focused on other population groups will be considered.
Details on requirements and deliverable's, the proposal review process, submission requisites and forms can be found:
BC Housing Website.
Issued Date: August 9, 2018
Rolling Submission Deadlines:
- Winter - January 31, 2019, 2:00pm PST
- Spring - April 30, 2019, 2:00pm PST
- Summer - July 30, 2019, 2:00pm PST
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Dirty Dryer Vents can be a Fire Hazard!
Dirty dryer ducting is the leading cause of house fires. One only has to take a wad of dryer lint camping to use as fire starter to see just how easily it can be ignited...read more.
By Lance Brommeland
Technical Service Advisor, AHMA
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Stepping Into the Future: Forging the Path Toward Better Buildings
As a new provincial Building Code cycle begins, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response, we have prepared an excite program and range of topics for our 2018 Annual Conference and AGM to discuss these highly relevant upcoming devlopements
Earlybird Deadline: Friday, October 5, 2018 (11:59 pm)
Event Date: Friday, October 26th, 2018
Event Location: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver - JW Marriot Parq
Event Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
For more information about the program: BCBEC website.
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The Small Housing Summit
What & Why of Small Housing
As the Indigenous housing sponsor, AHMA is excited to invite you to the Small Housing Summit in Vancouver. On November 17, 2018 it will be the first of its kinds in Canada, this one-day conference goes beyond talk by doing small housing in BC - gathering top innovators and leading minds to explore the opportunities around small forms as tool for urban growth. Early bird registration has been extended to end-of-day on September 30th.
Event Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Event Location: 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
For more information about the program: Small Housing BC.
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2018 BC Building Code Changes
Changes in Part 9 of the BC Building Code that will come into force December 10, 2018. The changes to part 9 will include new provisions for stairs, guards, sound transmission and seismic requirements, accessibility, energy and water efficiency standards, and other design element.
BC Housing is offering a province-wide training series that will explore a variety of approaches to comply for each of the coming changes. The focus will be on the requirements that apply to single family and low-rise residential buildings.
For more information about the program: Building Smart - BC Housing
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7th B.C. Radon Workshop
Radon is an ubiquitous, naturally occurring radioactive gas in open atmosphere that comes from the decay of uranium, which is distributed throughout soil and rocks. Radon and its decay products are found in higher concentrations in confined space such as homes, buildings and underground work-spaces. Radon is the leading cause of lunch cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause after smoking. Considering that radon is a public health problem, any actions plan activities need to be managed in coordination with the different sectors in society.
For more information and to register: B.C. Radon Workshop |
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Chuckle of the Day...
You had one job!
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