PacifiCan — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the residential homebuilding supply chain - Manufacturing companies focused on residential construction materials and components - Construction-related businesses involved in supply chain operations - Incorporated businesses and cooperatives - Businesses must be Canadian-owned and operated - Must be located in PacifiCan regions (British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) - Businesses must demonstrate active operations in the residential homebuilding sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount: Varies by project scope and regional allocation (typically up to 50% of eligible project costs) - Matching requirement: 50% cost-sharing expected from applicant (through cash, in-kind contributions, or combination) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contributions are forgivable upon meeting conditions) - Funding range: Project-dependent; generally supports initiatives from $100,000 to $2M+ CAD - Payment structure: Disbursed upon milestone completion and expense verification ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Equipment and technology adoption for manufacturing efficiency improvements - Research and development in homebuilding materials and processes - Supply chain modernization and digitalization initiatives - Labour training and workforce development programs - Product innovation and testing for residential construction applications - Process improvements to reduce waste or increase productivity - Infrastructure upgrades supporting manufacturing capacity - Professional services (engineering, consulting) directly tied to project outcomes - Software and automation systems for operational efficiency ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project timeline: Typically 12–36 months (varies by initiative scope) - Reporting requirements: Regular progress reports, financial documentation, and milestone verification - Eligible expense tracking: Detailed receipts and records required for all expenditures - Compliance obligations: Adherence to environmental, labour, and safety regulations - Intellectual property: May have shared