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Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30 million per project for water infrastructure. It supports new construction, rehabilitation, expansion, planning, and design work for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
- Up to 73% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of water infrastructure
- Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects
- Flood, erosion, and shoreline protection works
- Pre-construction planning and design linked to capital projects
Documents Needed
- Application form, including the Technical Appendix and Duty to Consult questionnaire
- Project map in KML format
- Environmental Assessment or EA exemption declaration
- Supporting technical documents, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario municipalities
- Ontario First Nations band councils
- Upper-tier and lower-tier municipalities that own and operate the asset
Who is not eligible
- Conservation authorities as primary applicants
- Privately owned water system owners
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs incurred after April 1, 2024
- Pre-construction planning, design, and engineering tied to a capital project
- Duty to Consult and Environmental Assessment costs
- Construction and related capital works after approval
- Restoration costs for existing assets affected by the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Projects that have already started construction
- Privately owned water systems
- Land acquisition
- Operating, financing, and administrative overhead costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and priorities.
- Successful applicants receive a project approval notice.
- A Transfer Payment Agreement is then issued for signature.
- Funding is released after milestone reports are accepted.
Additional information
- Applications are now closed.
- Successful applicants must sign a Transfer Payment Agreement.
- Joint projects may receive additional consideration.
- Project funds are released by milestones and reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. 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 Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
This program provides up to $30 million per project for water infrastructure. It supports new construction, rehabilitation, expansion, planning, and design work for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects.
How much funding can be received?
Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Funds up to 73% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program?
To be eligible for the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program, you must:
Municipal or First Nation applicant
Capital water infrastructure project
Publicly owned asset
What expenses are eligible under Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
New construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of water infrastructure
Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects
Flood, erosion, and shoreline protection works
Pre-construction planning and design linked to capital projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at MHIP@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-325-6691.
Where is the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program available?
The Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program is a Partnering and Collaboration