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Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab
Affordable housing planning support for local projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports affordable housing development projects in Leeds and Grenville with feasibility assessment and development planning services at no cost. It targets long-term rental housing projects and includes support for action plans, financial assessment, preliminary design, and development roadmaps.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility assessment for an affordable housing project.
- Action plan and development plan preparation.
- Preliminary design and planning support.
- Support for moving toward construction of rental housing.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Small businesses without prior housing development experience
Who is not eligible
- Organizations proposing detached single-family homes.
- Projects based on ownership or hybrid ownership models.
- Applicants with properties not controlled by the organization, unless a conditional agreement or letter of agreement is in place.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Detached single-family home projects.
- Ownership or hybrid ownership housing models.
- Hypothetical properties not controlled by the organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for an approved project selection.
- Selected organizations receive a feasibility assessment and development plan.
- A contribution agreement is registered on the project property title.
- The agreement is released at the recipient’s cost.
Additional information
- Selected projects receive the Lab’s services at no cost.
- A contribution agreement will be registered on the project property title for three years.
- The recipient must cover the cost of releasing the contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab. 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 Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab?
This program supports affordable housing development projects in Leeds and Grenville with feasibility assessment and development planning services at no cost. It targets long-term rental housing projects and includes support for action plans, financial assessment, preliminary design, and development roadmaps.
Who is eligible for the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab program?
To be eligible for the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab program, you must:
Non-profits, municipalities, or small businesses.
Affordable rental housing project in Leeds and Grenville.
Minimum five units required.
What expenses are eligible under Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab?
Feasibility assessment for an affordable housing project.
Action plan and development plan preparation.
Preliminary design and planning support.
Support for moving toward construction of rental housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab?
You can contact United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) by email at Caroline.Rigutto@uclg.on.ca or by phone at 613-342-3840.
Where is the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab available?
The Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab?
Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab is funded by United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG)