CMHC Funding Programs
Quoted word for word from 3 public documents about the Seed Funding and Affordable Housing Fund programs. Each quote links to the page it came from. Only the headings are ours.
Seed Funding (program closed) page says: Funding is no longer available.Affordable Housing Fund page says: As of December 19, 2025, the application portal is closed, and all program funding has been committed.
Sources last checked October 20, 2026.
What it is
Apply for National Housing Strategy or other CMHC funding to build or renovate affordable housing.
This program helped community housing providers cover early development costs for new or renovated affordable housing.
The Affordable Housing Fund provides capital to partnered organizations* for new affordable housing and community housing. Funds are provided as low-interest and/or forgivable loans and contributions.
Status
Funding is no longer available.
Due to the government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review, no new funds will be allocated to Seed Funding. As a result, the program is no longer accepting new applications, and the application portal is now closed.
As of December 19, 2025, the application portal is closed, and all program funding has been committed.
Organizations looking for affordable housing funding opportunities can explore programs offered through Build Canada Homes.
What it funds
Eligible project types include:
- Indigenous community housing
- community and affordable housing
- shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing
- conversion of non-residential buildings to affordable multi-residential
Funding for shelters, transitional and supportive housing
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Documents on this page
| Document | Type | Document date | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Funding (program closed)Canada Mortgage and Housing CorporationThe page says: Funding is no longer available. | Web page | Published February 2, 2026 | October 20, 2026 |
| Affordable Housing FundCanada Mortgage and Housing CorporationThe page says: As of December 19, 2025, the application portal is closed, and all program funding has been committed. | Web page | No date given | October 20, 2026 |
| Funding programsCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | Web page | No date given | October 20, 2026 |
Other funding programs
KDSB Housing and Homelessness ProgramsHomelessness Prevention ProgramReaching Home: Canada's Homelessness StrategyNOHFC Community EnhancementOntario Trillium Foundation GrantsKLWCF Community Foundation GrantsIndigenous Supportive Housing ProgramHomelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment HubsIndigenous Services Canada Housing and Jordan's PrincipleSubstance Use and Addictions ProgramCOCHI, OPHI and COHB