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CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Funding for innovative housing solutions
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs provide up to $250,000 to support collaborative work on complex housing challenges. The program funds the development, testing, and scaling of innovative housing solutions through labs and expert consultant support.
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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
- Canada
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
2
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with NHS priority areas or priority populations.
- Ability to bring together diverse stakeholders, including lived experience.
- Practical, replicable, implementable, and deliverable approach.
- Use of innovation methods and tools.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a profile in the CMHC portal
- Register and create an account before submitting an application.
- Review the portal guide before starting.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Work with a Solutions Lab consultant to design the lab proposal.
- Complete the online application in the portal.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application through the CMHC online portal.
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
What is the CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs?
National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs provide up to $250,000 to support collaborative work on complex housing challenges. The program funds the development, testing, and scaling of innovative housing solutions through labs and expert consultant support.
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 across Canada.
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