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Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding
Supports scaling proven seniors services
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports the scaling up of services that have already shown positive results in helping seniors age at home. It funds direct services for seniors or seniors-serving organizations, including service expansion, volunteer support, partnerships, evaluation, and sustainability planning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scaling up existing services that help seniors age at home
- Delivering direct services to seniors or seniors-serving organizations
- Training and supporting volunteers
- Building partnerships and collaboration with other organizations
- Developing sustainability and evaluation plans
Documents Needed
- Completed Application for Funding Form (EMP5692)
- Proof of organization type and status from CRA
- Completed Budget Detail Template (EMP5570)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal governments
- Educational institutions
- Indigenous entities
- Health and social services institutions
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not have a CRA business or registration number
- Applicants that submit more than one application
- Organizations that cannot show experience with senior services
Eligible expenses
- Staff wages and employment-related costs
- Materials, supplies, equipment, and rentals
- Administrative and operating costs
- Evaluation, reporting, and sustainability planning costs
- Travel, volunteer reimbursements, professional fees, and accessibility supports
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the funding agreement is signed
- Health care and home care delivery costs, including therapy and dental services
- Cash payments or reimbursements to individual seniors
- Private residence accessibility modifications
- Purchase of real property
- Projects focused on homelessness, housing affordability, lobbying, or partisan activity
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- More than one province or territory
- Quebec-based organizations may propose one province or territory
- Indigenous governments in Canada may propose one province or territory
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and may be shared with other departments or jurisdictions for assessment.
- Incomplete or erroneous applications may be refused, and missing mandatory information may be requested before eligibility is determined.
- Funding decisions are expected within 90 days after the closing date.
- Applicants are notified in writing, and decisions are final with no appeal process.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before project activities can begin.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per organization.
- Applications must be complete and include all required supporting documents.
- Projects must include an evaluation plan and a sustainability plan.
- Funded organizations must collect and report meaningful project impact data.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding. 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 initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding?
This program supports the scaling up of services that have already shown positive results in helping seniors age at home. It funds direct services for seniors or seniors-serving organizations, including service expansion, volunteer support, partnerships, evaluation, and sustainability planning.
How much funding can be received?
Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding program?
To be eligible for the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding program, you must:
Canadian eligible organization
Proven senior services
Recent evaluation required
What expenses are eligible under Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding?
Scaling up existing services that help seniors age at home
Delivering direct services to seniors or seniors-serving organizations
Training and supporting volunteers
Building partnerships and collaboration with other organizations
Developing sustainability and evaluation plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.DGOP.BVCS.ME-AWAH.SU.POB.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding available?
The Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Age Well at Home initiative — Seniors Services Scaling Up funding is a Grant and Funding