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Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario offers a maximum funding amount of $500,000 to advance innovative housing solutions and boost manufacturing efficiency, including modular and mass timber construction, 3D printing, and net-zero housing practices. Eligible activities involve investing in technology, scaling manufacturing, and developing industry tools for construction innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investing in manufacturing and construction technology to increase productivity and output in the housing sector, such as modular and mass timber construction.
- Assisting firms in adapting, adopting and scaling innovative construction methods such as prefabrication/modular construction, net-zero housing, 3D printing, and net-zero and climate-resilient housing practices.
- Investing in innovation, demonstration, and commercialization that accelerates the construction of homes.
- Scaling existing manufacturers that produce panelized construction and inputs such as prefabricated drywall, trusses, cement, windows, and doors, etc.
- Developing industry tools that accelerate construction innovation through the improvement and adoption of off-site construction technologies and practices.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
- Indigenous (First Nation/Métis/Inuit) businesses and organizations.
- Municipalities and municipal organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Project-specific cost of labour (e.g., wages and benefits) and of material used.
- Capital costs: purchase of machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
- Operating costs that are incremental, measurable and directly related to the project.
- Professional, advisory and technical services fees.
- Costs related to intellectual property.
- Preproduction costs (e.g., technological development and commercial demonstrations).
- Commercialization costs.
- Costs related to expanding or maintaining markets.
- Subcontracting costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
Additional information
- The applicant must have secured funding of at least 50% towards the balance of the project's eligible costs for commercial projects.
- Financial assistance from government programs may have tax implications for a business, and it is advised to consult a qualified tax professional.
- Terms of repayment will be determined during the development of the contribution agreement and normally begin no later than one year following the completion of the project.
- Completing an application does not guarantee funding approval; all applications will undergo assessment based on business case, financial projections, and past results, among other factors.
- Approval may depend upon funding availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario. 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 Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario?
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario offers a maximum funding amount of $500,000 to advance innovative housing solutions and boost manufacturing efficiency, including modular and mass timber construction, 3D printing, and net-zero housing practices. Eligible activities involve investing in technology, scaling manufacturing, and developing industry tools for construction innovation.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario program?
To be eligible for the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario program, you must:
Incorporated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
Indigenous (First Nation/Métis/Inuit) businesses and organizations.
Municipalities and municipal organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario?
Investing in manufacturing and construction technology to increase productivity and output in the housing sector, such as modular and mass timber construction.
Assisting firms in adapting, adopting and scaling innovative construction methods such as prefabrication/modular construction, net-zero housing, 3D printing, and net-zero and climate-resilient housing practices.
Investing in innovation, demonstration, and commercialization that accelerates the construction of homes.
Scaling existing manufacturers that produce panelized construction and inputs such as prefabricated drywall, trusses, cement, windows, and doors, etc.
Developing industry tools that accelerate construction innovation through the improvement and adoption of off-site construction technologies and practices.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) or by phone at 1-877-333-6673.
Where is the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario available?
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario is a Grant and Funding