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CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund
Funding for housing research and knowledge sharing
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 27, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports housing research, planning, and knowledge mobilization in Canada, with funding of up to $250,000 depending on the activity stream. It helps organizations prepare research, conduct studies, and share findings to address housing challenges.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 27, 2024
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
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning activities for future housing research projects.
- Housing research projects with clear questions, methods, deliverables, and a knowledge mobilization plan.
- Knowledge mobilization projects to share research findings.
Documents Needed
- Letters from contributing project partners
- Confirmation of partner contributions in cash or in kind
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Academic institutions cannot act as lead applicants.
- Private organizations cannot act as lead applicants.
- Municipal governments cannot act as lead applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Funding for planning activities, research projects, and knowledge mobilization projects.
- Consultant fees for preparing research applications.
- Costs for consultations, assessments, literature reviews, surveys, interviews, data collection, analysis, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Previously funded projects, events, or identical activities.
- Work carried out before the contribution agreement is signed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Stage 1 applications are reviewed by CMHC.
- Qualified proponents are invited to submit additional information in Stage 2.
- Stage 2 applications are then assessed for final consideration.
- A contribution agreement must be signed before funded work can begin.
Additional information
- The fund is part of the National Housing Strategy.
- Projects may focus on vulnerable groups in the housing system.
- Applicants are encouraged to work with partners.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund Program
What is the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund?
This program supports housing research, planning, and knowledge mobilization in Canada, with funding of up to $250,000 depending on the activity stream. It helps organizations prepare research, conduct studies, and share findings to address housing challenges.
How much funding can be received?
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund program?
To be eligible for the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund program, you must:
Canadian eligible lead applicant
Aligned with housing priorities
Confirmed partner contributions
What expenses are eligible under CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund?
Planning activities for future housing research projects.
Housing research projects with clear questions, methods, deliverables, and a knowledge mobilization plan.
Knowledge mobilization projects to share research findings.
Who can I contact for more information about the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Where is the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund available?
The CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund is a Grant and Funding