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Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH)
Funding for water infrastructure for affordable housing
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2025
- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports water infrastructure works linked to affordable, social, or student housing projects in Quebec. It helps fund drinking water, wastewater, and resilient green stormwater infrastructure for approved municipal 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
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2025
- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Construction of drinking water infrastructure for affordable housing projects.
- Construction of wastewater infrastructure for affordable housing projects.
- Development of resilient and green stormwater infrastructure.
Documents Needed
- Completed FIERH application form.
- Required supporting documents requested after acknowledgment of receipt.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities.
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs).
- Cities, villages, parishes, townships, and united townships.
- Kativik Regional Government.
Eligible expenses
- Drinking water infrastructure works.
- Wastewater infrastructure works.
- Resilient and green stormwater infrastructure works.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only after submission of a complete file.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgment of receipt with a file number.
- Required documents are submitted after the acknowledgment of receipt.
- Recipients must periodically report spending for subsidized works.
Additional information
- The program uses a project call process.
- Only complete applications with all required documents are reviewed.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgment of receipt with a file number.
- Funding recipients must provide periodic reporting on project spending.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH). 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 Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH)?
This program supports water infrastructure works linked to affordable, social, or student housing projects in Quebec. It helps fund drinking water, wastewater, and resilient green stormwater infrastructure for approved municipal projects.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) program?
To be eligible for the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) program, you must:
Municipal body in Quebec.
Linked to a reference housing project.
Approved housing funding required.
What expenses are eligible under Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH)?
Construction of drinking water infrastructure for affordable housing projects.
Construction of wastewater infrastructure for affordable housing projects.
Development of resilient and green stormwater infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH)?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at fierh@mamh.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 691-2005.
Where is the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) available?
The Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Water Infrastructure Funding Program for the Construction of Affordable Housing (FIERH) is a Grant and Funding