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Capital grant funding to develop continuing care homes across Alberta.

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Application status

The application intake period for the Continuing Care Capital Program is open and applications are accepted until January 31, 2027 at 11:59 pm ABT.

Overview

The Continuing Care Capital Program provides one-time grant funding for eligible organizations to develop new and replacement continuing care spaces in communities across the province. 

Funding is targeted to support communities with the greatest need. Target communities were identified based on population forecasts, aging trends, disease prevalence and waitlist validated by health corridor teams.

Funding 

Up to $200 million is available through this application intake. The number of projects conditionally approved for funding will depend on several factors, including:

  • the number of applications received
  • alignment with continuing care capacity needs
  • construction readiness
  • value for money

Eligibility requirements

  • Available to not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, housing management bodies, or municipalities.
  • Applicant must be a legal entity.
  • Proposed Care Provider, if different from Applicant, must be a legal entity.
  • Project must be in a target area as identified in the Program Guidelines.

Applicant and/or Care Provider must:

  • demonstrate relevant experience and industry knowledge in delivering accommodation and care services to individuals that require Facility-Based Care (Type A, Type B or Type C care)
  • demonstrate the capacity to operate and maintain the proposed Project in accordance with all applicable continuing care legislation, standards and licensing requirements
  • not have conditional approval from Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) under another program to operate the continuing care home (CCH) spaces they are requesting capital funding for
  • submit Audited Financial Statements of the previous 3 years
  • commit to the continuing care home operating for a minimum of 30 years
  • enter into an appropriate Services Agreement with ALA, if they are a successful applicant
  • include a minimum equity contribution of 10% of the total Eligible Cost 
  • request funding that does not exceed the maximum provincial funding cap identified in the Program Guidelines
    • this includes the contingency and escalation rates which will be automatically calculated within the application based on the project costs entered
  • demonstrate organizational financial viability and sustainability, including the capacity to operate the proposed Project
  • if proposing Replacement Spaces, the Applicant must maintain the current number of ALA funded spaces and bed mix, unless otherwise approved by ALA
    • in the event ALA approves a change in bed mix, it is the responsibility of the Applicant to determine a plan for providing ongoing care to current residents 

Proposal must:

  • be planned in a Target Area and be aligned with the assessed capacity need for the identified target population and community as identified in the Program Guidelines
  • design the continuing care home to meet the minimum requirements in the Continuing Care Design Standards 2025
  • demonstrate operational viability through an operating pro forma, using the per diem rates for Type B spaces only, regardless of proposed bed mix
  • provide new or replacement Facility-Based Care spaces
  • include a minimum equity contribution of 10% of the total Eligible Capacity
  • include evidence of a signed offer to purchase land, land ownership, or a long-term lease agreement of 33 years for the Project
  • include the proposed plans for the Project in a readable format (for example, site plan, building elevations, floor plans, resident room)
  • if under construction at the time of submission, have a General Contractor identified. 
    • the General Contractor must have experience delivering CCH projects or other projects of comparable scope and scale  

This is a high-level overview of what is required. Review the Program Guidelines for more detail regarding these minimum requirements.

How to apply

The following information applies to the current application intake and may change in future intakes.

Step 1. Read the program documents

Read the Continuing Care Capital Program Guidelines.

Review the Applicant Starter Guide for an overview of the application process. If you have further questions, review the Question and Response document.

Step 2. Complete the online application package

Start your application.

After you apply

Applications will be assessed according to the evaluation process described in the Program Guidelines. During this review, program staff may reach out to applicants to request additional information.

If any details change related to the project scope or approvals within this period, the applicant should notify the Continuing Care Capital Program.

Applicants will be notified of the results of their submission in writing. 

Conditional approvals are expected by May 2027.

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Contact

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Email: [email protected]

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