New Capacity Stream

Overview

The New Capacity Stream provides one-time grant funding for eligible organizations to develop net-new 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 

This Intake is funded up to $400 million. The number of projects conditionally allocated funding within this intake will be determined by several factors such as:

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

Proposals to replace existing spaces are permitted only if they also add net-new capacity. Only the net-new space will be funded. 

• Example: Project is building 50 net-new spaces and 10 existing space replacements. Funding cap will be $450,000 x 50 spaces.

Eligibility

• Available to not-for-profit and for-profit 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 built in a Target Community as identified in the Program Guidelines.

Minimum requirements

Applicant and/or Care Provider must:

• demonstrate relevant experience and proven industry knowledge in delivering accommodation and care services to the target population
• have a demonstrated history of compliance with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards and/or the Accommodation Standards
• 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 Assisted Living Alberta, if they are a successful applicant

Proposal must:

• provide net-new Facility-Based Care spaces
• not exceed the maximum cap of $450,000 per Eligible Space with the inclusion of the contingency and escalation rates which will be automatically calculated within the application based on the project costs entered
• 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
• design the continuing care home to meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Continuing Care Design Standards 2025
• include the proposed plans for the Project in a readable format (i.e., site plan, building elevations, floor plans, resident room)

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

How to apply

Step 1. Read the Program Guidelines

Read the Continuing Care Capital Program – New Capacity Stream Program Guidelines.

Step 2. Review the sample Grant Funding Agreements

To receive grant funding, successful applicants will be required to enter into an agreement. The following sample agreements are provided for information on what is expected of successful applicants and may be subject to change. Assisted Living and Social Services reserves the right to modify the terms before entering into an agreement to ensure it is appropriate for the unique circumstances of each applicant. 

• Sample Continuing Care Capital Program Planning and Development Grant Funding Agreement
• Sample Continuing Care Capital Program New Capacity Grant Funding Agreement

Step 3. Complete the online application package

Go to the Continuing Care Capital Program – New Capacity Stream Application.

While completing your online application, you can save your progress by pressing save at the bottom of the form and a link will be sent to your email. This will enable you to save your progress or share your application with other project partners for further review prior to submission.

Applicants may submit more than one project but each requires a separate application.

Step 4. Submit the application package

Go to the Continuing Care Capital Program – New Capacity Stream Application and select “Submit”.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email and a copy of your submission. 

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 2026. Extensions to the deadline are not possible. Organizations unable to meet the deadline may apply in Intake 2 (anticipated autumn 2026).

Contact

Connect with the Continuing Care Capital Program:
Email: [email protected]