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CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Funding for innovative affordable housing solutions
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $250,000 to support solutions labs for complex affordable housing challenges. It funds collaborative work to co-develop, test, and roadmap innovative housing solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Exploring complex housing problems and reframing the challenge
- Co-developing, prototyping, and testing housing solutions
- Creating a roadmap to implement and scale the solution
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Applicant profile in the CMHC portal
- Project proposal
- Portal guide review
- Solutions Lab consultant information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Government agencies
- Affordable housing providers
- Indigenous organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Private sector stakeholders
Eligible expenses
- Funding for Solutions Lab activities and project delivery
- Expert Solutions Lab consultant support
- Project team costs related to developing and testing solutions
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Prairies
- Atlantic Canada
- The North
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a proposal evaluation process.
- External government and non-government experts adjudicate submissions.
- CMHC recommends projects for funding and decides whether the solution is in scope.
- Successful applicants enter into agreements with CMHC.
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked to work with an expert Solutions Lab consultant.
- Proposal quality and available annual budget affect funding decisions.
- CMHC can decide whether a proposed solution is in scope.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs. 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 Solutions Labs?
This program provides up to $250,000 to support solutions labs for complex affordable housing challenges. It funds collaborative work to co-develop, test, and roadmap innovative housing solutions.
How much funding can be received?
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs program?
To be eligible for the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs program, you must:
Affordable housing focus
NHS priority areas
Multi-stakeholder project team
What expenses are eligible under CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs?
Exploring complex housing problems and reframing the challenge
Co-developing, prototyping, and testing housing solutions
Creating a roadmap to implement and scale the solution
Who can I contact for more information about the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Where is the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs available?
The CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs is a Grant and Funding