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Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Ontario - Canada
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Source verified April 21, 2026

Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Latest change: The Health and Safety Water Stream page was updated with revised contact information and refreshed program wording, while core funding and eligibility details appear to have shifted in presentation.
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Health and Safety Water Stream updated
The Health and Safety Water Stream page now uses updated program wording, including revised descriptions of infrastructure scope and a new contact email, HSWS@ontario.ca. The visible page content also places less emphasis on the earlier funding and eligibility detail set, so applicants should review the current program materials before relying on the summary page. The program still indicates that applications are closed and continues to point users to the program guidelines, FAQs, and TPON resources.
Funding available
$ 30,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Ontario municipalities

See full eligibility

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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

Official resources

Official page

Health and Safety Water Stream

Program guide

Applicant Eligibility

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Health and

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

Selection criteria

  • Criticality of health and safety risk
  • Technical merit
  • Financial need
  • Project readiness
  • Preservation of housing stock and use of modern technologies

How to apply

  • Step 1: Register or log in to Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON)
    • Access the online grant portal.
    • Review your organization contact details.
  • Step 2: Complete the application package
    • Fill out the MHIP-HSWS application form.
    • Complete the Technical Appendix and Duty to Consult questionnaire.
    • Prepare supporting documents and the KML project map.
  • Step 3: Submit online through TPON
    • Upload the completed form and all supporting documents.
    • Submit before the deadline.
    • Scanned forms are not accepted.
  • Step 4: Receive acknowledgement
    • Watch for the automated receipt email and file number.
    • Contact the program team if no confirmation is received.
  • Step 5: Review, approval, and agreement
    • The Province evaluates the application.
    • If approved, a project-specific Transfer Payment Agreement is issued for signature.

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

MHIP@ontario.ca
416-325-6691

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Program

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 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