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Affordable Housing Grants
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Supports purchase or renovation of affordable housing units
Grant and Funding
Overview
This Edmonton-based grant supports the creation of affordable housing through two options: building new projects or purchasing and renovating existing buildings to provide long-term affordable units. Eligible projects must consist of a minimum of 5 self-contained suites with rents not exceeding 85% of CMHC market rates, targeting households below median income who currently pay more than 30% of their income on housing.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Renovate your business/factory
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Renovation of a commercial building into affordable housing units
Purchase and renovation of a non-residential building for affordable housing
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