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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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund. 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.
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