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Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream - Canada
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Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream

Supports organizations expanding proven services to help seniors age independently
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Last Update: June 19, 2026
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Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
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
  • Canada
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
  • Provincial
  • National

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

Official resources

Official page

Age Well at Home initiative

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

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with project objectives and program outcomes.
  • Applicant experience in delivering services to seniors, including low-income and otherwise vulnerable seniors.
  • Evidence that the proposed services have already shown positive results.
  • Required supporting documents included.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare supporting documents
    • Complete the Application for Funding form (EMP5692).
    • Complete the Budget Detail Template (EMP5570).
    • Provide proof of organization type and status from the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Step 2: Choose submission method
    • Apply through Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS), or by email or mail.
    • If applying online, create a GCOS account and upload the required files.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Send the completed application package to the designated email address or mailing address.
    • Click Submit in GCOS if applying online.
  • Step 4: Keep confirmation
    • Save the confirmation of receipt for your records.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream Program

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 across Canada.

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