How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces

Q: What are Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces's eligibility criterias?

Open to businesses in the Prairie provinces Project must align with innovation in residential construction At least 50% of project funding must come from non-government sources

Last Update: June 3, 2025

AB, Canada

Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Status

Open

Overview of the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces program

The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces provides up to $5 million per project in interest-free, repayable funding to support innovative housing solutions. The program aims to enhance the supply chain and foster innovation in residential construction through activities such as modular home design, 3D printing, mass timber, panelized construction, and climate-resilient housing practices.

Financing terms and conditions

Interest-free, repayable funding covering up to 50% of eligible project costs.
PrairiesCan contributions available from $200,000 up to $5 million per project.
Each organization may receive a maximum of $10 million during the program period, limited to one project per year.
At least 50% of project funding must come from non-government sources.

Eligible projects & activities

Designing and upscaling modular housing solutions.
Developing housing using 3D printing technologies.
Implementing mass timber construction methods for residential buildings.
Applying panelized construction techniques in homebuilding.
Adopting net-zero and climate resilient practices in residential construction.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,800

Expanding composting operations with new equipment and outreach

$ 31,500

Installing automated irrigation for a greenhouse vegetable production

$ 24,000

Launching an urban beekeeping initiative in community gardens

$ 32,000

Developing an accessible e-commerce platform for artisans

$ 48,000

Implementing an energy-efficient refrigeration system in a food co-op

$ 21,000

Launching a digital accessibility audit for a regional retailer's website

Eligibility criteria of the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces program

The applicant must be a business located in the Prairie provinces.
The project must contribute to advancing innovation in the residential construction sector, such as modular home design, 3D printing, mass timber construction, panelized construction, or implementing net-zero and climate-resilient housing practices.
The applicant must secure at least 50% of the total project funding from non-government sources.
The project must be completed by March 31, 2026.

Who is eligible?

Businesses involved in innovative residential construction (e.g., modular homes, 3D printing, mass timber construction, panelized construction)

Eligible expenses

Design and development costs for modular housing solutions.
Expenses related to upscaling modular home production capabilities.
Costs associated with incorporating 3D printing technology in homebuilding.
Expenditures for mass timber construction methods.
Panelized construction system implementation costs.
Investments in net-zero and climate-resilient housing practices and technologies.

Eligible geographic areas

Prairie provinces of Canada

How to apply to the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces program

Review program details

Review the program objectives and available funding information
Ensure your project aligns with initiative priorities, such as innovation in homebuilding

Confirm eligibility criteria

Verify that your organization meets the eligibility requirements
Confirm the availability of non-governmental funding covering at least 50% of project costs

Gather application materials

Prepare the required documents, including project proposals and financial details
Consult the applicant and expression of interest guides to complete your application package

Submit the application

Submit your application package using the official process described in the applicant guide
Ensure all sections are complete and accurate before submission

Application assessment

Wait for PrairiesCan to assess your application based on the program's selection criteria
Be available to provide any additional information requested during assessment

Additional information

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until either March 31, 2026, or until all available funds are allocated.
Candidates are encouraged to submit proposals promptly due to the limited funding pool.
The initiative falls under the broader Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
Official program guides and help documents are available to support applicants in completing their submissions.