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Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
Housing-enabling infrastructure funding for New Brunswick
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $150,492,668 to support housing-enabling infrastructure in New Brunswick. It funds drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, and related planning projects that help increase housing supply and community growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction or upgrading of drinking water infrastructure.
- Construction or upgrading of wastewater infrastructure.
- Construction or upgrading of stormwater infrastructure.
- Construction or upgrading of solid waste infrastructure.
- Planning work that supports eligible housing-enabling infrastructure.
Documents Needed
- Completed RDC standard application form
- Housing needs assessment
- Business case
- Detailed costing
- Site plans and designs
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Regional Service Commissions
- Provincial government
- First Nations
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Private sector for-profit organizations, with eligible partners
Who is not eligible
- Private-sector for-profit entities without an eligible public-sector or Indigenous partner
- Individuals and private citizens
- Federal entities, including federal Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Direct and necessary project costs, including capital, design, and planning costs.
- Administrative expenses approved by Canada.
- Incremental employee costs, if contracting is not feasible and approved in writing.
- Land acquisition costs directly linked to natural infrastructure, if approved.
- Pre-approved environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval, except certain pre-approval environmental and consultation costs.
- Cancelled project costs.
- Land, building, and equipment leasing costs not directly tied to construction.
- Operating expenses and routine maintenance.
- Financing charges, loan interest, and most legal and dispute-resolution fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Alignment with local, regional, provincial, or federal priorities.
- Project benefits for the province or region.
- Feasibility of the proposed project.
- Long-term viability of the project outcomes.
- Applicant stability and delivery capacity.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Complete the RDC standard application form.
- Prepare supporting information such as housing needs assessment, business case, costing, site plans, and designs.
- Ensure the application is signed by authorized parties.
- Step 2
- Submit the completed application by email to RDC.
- Applications may also be sent by mail or fax.
- Step 3
- RDC reviews the submission and may work with the applicant to revise and finalize it.
- RDC assesses the project against program criteria.
- Step 4
- Wait for written approval before starting the project.
Processing and Agreement
- RDC reviews submitted projects and may request additional information.
- Projects are approved or rejected in writing by Canada/RDC.
- Approved projects are governed by the agreement and must meet all conditions.
- Claims are reviewed before payment is issued.
- Progress reporting, audits, and compliance monitoring continue after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Projects must not begin before written approval.
- RDC may work with applicants to finalize submissions.
- Project progress reporting and audits may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Program
What is the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund?
This program provides up to $150,492,668 to support housing-enabling infrastructure in New Brunswick. It funds drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, and related planning projects that help increase housing supply and community growth.
Who is eligible for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund program?
To be eligible for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund program, you must:
Supports housing growth
Demonstrates housing need
Eligible infrastructure project
What expenses are eligible under Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund?
Construction or upgrading of drinking water infrastructure.
Construction or upgrading of wastewater infrastructure.
Construction or upgrading of stormwater infrastructure.
Construction or upgrading of solid waste infrastructure.
Planning work that supports eligible housing-enabling infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick.
Where is the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund available?
The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund?
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is funded by Government of New Brunswick