Sponsorship and TD Upskilling Program
We're delighted to be rolling out a new FNHPA Sponsorship Program and the TD Upskilling Program. We know that the cost of our courses may have been a barrier in the past, but now housing staff from First Nations across the country will be able to apply to have their course costs, PLAR and Online workshops & training covered with no reimbursement. however membership fees, in-person workshops, and conference registration costs will be subject to reimbursed by our sponsorship program.
Please carefully review the application process, and what's eligible for coverage, below. We’re delighted to be able to offer this support to housing staff and their communities and look forward to receiving your applications soon.
If you have any questions, reach out to our team at info@fnhpa.ca or 613-702-4498.
Sponsorship is available for:
- FNHPA Annual Membership
ne Year membership with FNHPA with full access to all resources.
- Workshops
Registration for an FNHPA workshop on a relevant topic to enhance your expertise in the subject matter.
- Annual Conference
Registration for the FNHPA Conference.
- FNHP Certification Courses
Registration for one of the five courses (either online or in-person intensive) leading to Certification as a First Nations Housing Professional (FNHP).
- Prior Learning Assessment and Review Process (PLAR) Application Fee
Application fee to attend briefing session and assessment of a completed PLAR portfolio by qualified assessors.
- National FNHP Professional Examination
If eligible, the fee to participate in the preparation along with the fee of writing the National FNHP Examination.
Applicants must:
- Be First Nations
- Be currently employed by a First Nation band office or in a related organization, and/or have served as an intern in a housing department within the past two years.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate:
- Financial need
- An interest in improving housing in their community and /or general interest
To apply:
Carefully review the instructions and eligibility requirements on the application form below and submit it via email to membership@fnhpa.ca. Applicants do not need to specify which program they wish to apply to as our assessors will make that decision internally.