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CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation
Funding for shelter and housing repairs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Funding supports repairs to shelters and second-stage housing for people fleeing domestic violence. Up to $60,000 is available per unit or bed-unit, with a possible 25% increase in northern or remote on-reserve areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Repair of existing emergency shelters on-reserve.
- Repair of existing second-stage or transitional housing on-reserve.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations
- First Nation housing organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not operate on-reserve housing for people fleeing domestic violence.
- Applicants that are neither First Nations nor First Nation housing organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Repairs to existing shelters or second-stage housing.
- Modifications to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Work to improve health, safety, child play areas, and security.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before application approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- On-reserve communities in Canada.
- Northern or remote on-reserve areas.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed with help from CMHC’s Indigenous and North Housing Solutions Specialist.
- The specialist helps confirm eligibility, program alignment, and required documents.
- The specialist supports the approval process after submission.
- Funding is provided only after application approval.
Additional information
- Applications are handled through CMHC’s Indigenous and North Housing Solutions Specialist.
- Costs above the maximum loan amount are the responsibility of the First Nation or shelter sponsor.
- The program is ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation. 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 - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation?
Funding supports repairs to shelters and second-stage housing for people fleeing domestic violence. Up to $60,000 is available per unit or bed-unit, with a possible 25% increase in northern or remote on-reserve areas.
How much funding can be received?
CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation program?
To be eligible for the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation program, you must:
First Nations or First Nation housing organizations
On-reserve housing projects
Shelters or second-stage housing for domestic violence survivors
What expenses are eligible under CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation?
Repair of existing emergency shelters on-reserve.
Repair of existing second-stage or transitional housing on-reserve.
Who can I contact for more information about the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Where is the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation available?
The CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation is a Grant and Funding