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Affordable Housing NOW

Q: How much funding can be received?

Affordable Housing NOW Funds up to $30,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing NOW program?

To be eligible for the Affordable Housing NOW program, you must: Projects in social or supportive housing with appropriate construction.

Q: Where is the Affordable Housing NOW available?

The Affordable Housing NOW program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Affordable Housing NOW a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Affordable Housing NOW is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Affordable Housing NOW?

Affordable Housing NOW is funded by City of Winnipeg

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports affordable housing development and rehabilitation projects.

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

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Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

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

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This initiative provides up to $50 million in funding to support affordable housing projects encompassing social, transitional, and supportive housing, including new construction, conversions, and rehabilitation. It aims to assist organizations in developing or revitalizing residential properties to meet diverse community needs while promoting sustainable urban growth.

Activities funded

Development of social, transitional, or supportive housing projects.
Conversion of non-residential to residential use.
Rehabilitation of vacant or uninhabitable buildings for residential purposes.

Examples of admissible projects:

Rehabilitation of a historic building into affordable residential units

Conversion of vacant office into mixed-use affordable housing and retail

Eligibility

Projects related to social, transitional, or supportive housing.
Construction must be new, conversion, or rehabilitation of vacant buildings.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations involved in social housing.
For-profit companies developing affordable rental projects.

Who is not eligible

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Regional areas including Downtown and outside the Downtown regions.

Selection criteria

How to apply

Register with the program portal or authority.Prepare project proposal highlighting housing type, scope, and impact.Submit application through designated platform or process.Await review and evaluation by the program committee.Receive decision and further instructions if approved.

Processing and Agreement

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing NOW Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Affordable Housing NOW. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.