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Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes
Innovation funding for Alberta continuing care homes
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 5,000,000
Deadline
November 6, 2026
Opened October 7, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes supports Alberta organizations that improve quality of life, resident and family experience, safety, operational effectiveness and person-centred care in continuing care homes. Eligible projects may involve technology, automation, workforce innovation, quality improvement, palliative and end-of-life care, or social connection initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Projects that enhance quality of life, resident and family experience, safety, operational effectiveness and person-centred care within Alberta’s continuing care homes
- Technology, automation and smart operational solutions
- Workforce innovation and staffing models
- Quality improvement and service excellence
- Palliative and end-of-life care, social connection, inclusion and community engagement
Documents Needed
- Completed application form signed by the organization’s duly authorized signing authority
- Financial statements for the applicant organization’s most recently completed fiscal year, including accompanying schedules, notes and auditor’s reports where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Continuing care home operators
- Community and non-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Municipalities
- Post-secondary and research institutions
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not First Nations, Métis Settlements, or entities incorporated or registered under one of the specified Acts
- Organizations, First Nations, or Métis Settlements with overdue or incomplete reporting requirements related to any previous ministry grant
- Consortiums that are not legal entities
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs, including salaries, wages and benefits for employees directly supporting project activities, approved backfilling, and administration costs directly related to the project up to 10% of the total budget
- Program delivery costs, including materials, supplies, equipment, furnishings, facility costs, and knowledge sharing, reporting and dissemination of project results
- Capital costs directly related to project activities, including renovation or construction
- Professional services, technology, and travel costs directly related to project delivery
- Training, recruitment and community engagement costs, audit costs required under the grant agreement, and other ministry-approved expenses directly related to project objectives
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating costs unrelated to the approved project, including routine service delivery costs, ongoing organizational administration, existing staffing costs not directly attributable to project activities, and expenses normally covered through operational funding
- Routine software licensing, renewals or replacement of existing technology that does not form part of an innovative project approach
- Major enterprise or province-wide technology implementations or system integration initiatives
- Expenses incurred before the execution of a funding agreement, unless otherwise approved by the Ministry, including activities completed before funding approval or retrospective activities or costs
- Standalone capital construction projects and the purchase of land or buildings
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Strategic alignment with the selected strategic investment stream, identified system need or opportunity, and relevant system outcome areas
- Project quality, including clear rationale, evidence-informed design, achievable activities, realistic implementation approach and measurable outcomes
- Organizational readiness, including governance, project management approach, implementation readiness, partnerships and overall ability to deliver the project
- Stewardship and value, including budget appropriateness, risk management, knowledge sharing and responsible use of public funding
- The overall mix of projects may be considered, including geography, populations served, project type and funding stream
How to apply
- Review the grant guidelines before applying.
- Complete the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program Application Form.
- Submit the completed application form and required financial statements by email to ALIGrantProgram@gov.ab.ca as a single email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened against mandatory requirements and then evaluated through a competitive assessment process.
- Applicants will be notified in writing of funding decisions, and all decisions are final with no appeals.
- Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement before receiving funding.
- The grant agreement specifies the approved funding amount, co-funding contributions, project deliverables, reporting obligations and payment schedule.
- Successful applicants must submit interim and annual or final reports, and organizations receiving more than $500,000 must submit an audited financial statement at the end of the grant.
Additional information
- Palliative and end-of-life care is a priority area under both the Home and Community Care and Continuing Care Homes streams.
- The program is part of Alberta’s Assisted Living Framework and focuses on innovations that can strengthen the assisted living system over time.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 1: Home and Community CareInnovative home and community care support
- Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 3: Community Living and Social SupportCommunity-based innovation for assisted living
- Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 4: Research, Evaluation and Knowledge MobilizationResearch and evaluation for assisted living innovation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes Program
What is the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes?
The Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes supports Alberta organizations that improve quality of life, resident and family experience, safety, operational effectiveness and person-centred care in continuing care homes. Eligible projects may involve technology, automation, workforce innovation, quality improvement, palliative and end-of-life care, or social connection initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 6, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes program?
To be eligible for the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes program, you must:
The applicant must be legally established, in good standing where applicable, and have operated in Alberta for at least one full calendar year.
The project must be delivered in Alberta and primarily benefit Albertans.
The project must demonstrate a clearly defined innovation and measurable outcomes.
What expenses are eligible under Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes?
Projects that enhance quality of life, resident and family experience, safety, operational effectiveness and person-centred care within Alberta’s continuing care homes
Technology, automation and smart operational solutions
Workforce innovation and staffing models
Quality improvement and service excellence
Palliative and end-of-life care, social connection, inclusion and community engagement
Who can I contact for more information about the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) by email at aligrantprogram@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes available?
The Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program — Stream 2: Continuing Care Homes program is available the province of Alberta.