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Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream
Supports organizations expanding proven services to help seniors age independently
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Age Well at Home (AWAH) Scaling Up for Seniors stream provides funding to expand services that have already shown positive results in helping seniors age at home. The program supports direct service delivery to seniors or seniors-serving organizations, with projects ending by March 2026.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Seniors
- LGBTQ+ community
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scaling up services already delivered in Canada that have shown positive results in helping seniors age at home.
- Delivering services directly to seniors or seniors-serving organizations.
- Supporting services that help seniors age at home.
Documents Needed
- Completed Application for Funding form (EMP5692)
- Budget Detail Template (EMP5570)
- Proof of organization type and status from the Canada Revenue Agency
- Registration number or proof of provincial incorporation, if the CRA document is unavailable at submission
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, including charities
- Municipal governments
- Educational institutions
- Indigenous entities
- Health and social services institutions
Who is not eligible
- Projects under the Scaling Up for Seniors stream must provide services in more than one province or territory, except that organizations in Quebec may only scale up within Quebec.
- Projects under the In-Home Support Pilot Project stream must operate only within a local area—not at the national or provincial/territorial scale.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on arts, recreation, or community spaces for seniors.
- Core organizational operations such as administration and human resources.
- Projects delivering health care or home care services.
- Projects that duplicate provincially or territorially funded services already available in the area.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- More than one province or territory
- Quebec-based organizations may scale up only within Quebec
- Indigenous governments may scale up within a single province or territory
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision in writing.
- Funding is only confirmed once a funding agreement is signed.
- Activities before the agreement is signed are not reimbursed.
Additional information
- Projects approved under the Scaling Up for Seniors stream represent a total investment of over $24 million across Canada.
- Organizations in Quebec are permitted to scale up projects exclusively within Quebec.
- A minimum of 24 projects have received funding through this stream to date.
- Projects must conclude by March 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream?
The Age Well at Home (AWAH) Scaling Up for Seniors stream provides funding to expand services that have already shown positive results in helping seniors age at home. The program supports direct service delivery to seniors or seniors-serving organizations, with projects ending by March 2026.
How much funding can be received?
Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream program?
To be eligible for the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream program, you must:
Canada-based organization with seniors experience
Proven services to scale up
Multi-province or territory delivery, with Quebec and Indigenous exceptions
What expenses are eligible under Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream?
Scaling up services already delivered in Canada that have shown positive results in helping seniors age at home.
Delivering services directly to seniors or seniors-serving organizations.
Supporting services that help seniors age at home.
Who can I contact for more information about the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream available?
The Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream is a Grant and Funding