Rapid Housing Initiative

Capital contributions for the rapid construction of new housing and/or acquisition of existing buildings for rehabilitation or conversion to permanent affordable housing.

The $1.5 billion funding is divided into 2 streams:

Projects Stream ($1B)

This is for provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies and organizations and non-profit organizations.

Cities Stream ($500M)

This is for 41 pre-determined municipalities.

Learn more about previous rounds.

Be Prepared – Add a webinar to your calendar

Introduction to the Round 3 of the Rapid Housing Initiative

Learn key information to help evaluate your project readiness and efficiently prepare your application.
November 16, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar
November 23, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar

Application Readiness for Round 3 of the Rapid Housing Initiative

Understand how to evaluate your project readiness and efficiently prepare your application.
November 29, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar
December 8, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar

Rapid Housing Initiative Round 3 for Non-Profit Organizations

Determine if this initiative is right for your project. Learn the specific requirements to ensure your application is complete and eligible.
December 1, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar
December 14, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar

Guided Tour of the Rapid Housing Initiative’s Application Portal

Join a guided tour of the application portal, review required information at each step and the portal functionality.
December 13, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar
January 11, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - Add to my calendar

Let me know when the application process opens.