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Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding
Capital funding for Indigenous continuing care spaces
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
December 17, 2021
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides capital funding for Indigenous continuing care spaces in Alberta. Supports the development, construction, upgrade, or renovation of culturally appropriate supportive living, DSL, and LTC facilities.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Nursing Homes
- Other Health Services
- Housing
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of supportive living, DSL, and LTC spaces
- New construction, renovation, or facility replacement
- Projects designed for culturally appropriate continuing care
- Campus, village, or community hub-style care facilities
Documents Needed
- Business Case Application Form
- Band Council Resolution or Settlement Council Resolution
- Needs Assessment summary and related assessments
- Audited financial statements or CPA-reviewed financial statements
- Letter from the primary financial institution or lender
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations and Band Councils
- Metis Settlements and Métis organizations
- Indigenous-owned businesses and development corporations
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
- Tribal Councils and Treaty Organizations
Who is not eligible
- Private households
- Non-Indigenous applicants as primary applicants
- Projects not led by an eligible Indigenous legal entity
Eligible expenses
- Land acquisition
- Construction, renovation, and related building costs
- Site improvements and servicing
- Professional and consulting fees
- Financing and borrowing costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Commercial capacity and community services space
- Costs for ineligible units not supported by a Needs Assessment
- Operating costs not tied to the project capital work
- Any costs above the established accommodation charge basis for funded units
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Need and optimization of health service delivery
- Person-centred design and innovation
- Viability and long-term sustainability
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Readiness to build and strength of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the business case
- Complete the Business Case Application Form.
- Gather supporting documents and project details.
- Step 2: Assemble the application package
- Include the required resolutions, plans, assessments, and financial documents.
- Review the checklist and confirm all sections are complete.
- Step 3: Submit to Alberta Health
- Send the application by courier, mail, or hand delivery to Alberta Health in Edmonton.
- Submit before the deadline stated in the process guide.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Applications are evaluated after the closing date.
- Successful applicants are notified in writing.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation team in stages.
- Eligible proposals are ranked against program criteria.
- Final recommendations go to the Minister of Health for approval.
- Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement before funding is issued.
- Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing and may request a debrief.
Additional information
- The application was a competitive process.
- A Band Council Resolution or Settlement Council Resolution was required.
- A Needs Assessment with AHS collaboration was required.
- The program was for one-time capital funding only.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding Program
What is the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding?
Provides capital funding for Indigenous continuing care spaces in Alberta. Supports the development, construction, upgrade, or renovation of culturally appropriate supportive living, DSL, and LTC facilities.
Who is eligible for the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding program?
To be eligible for the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding program, you must:
Indigenous legal entity in Alberta
Continuing care project
Meets design and land requirements
What expenses are eligible under Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding?
Development of supportive living, DSL, and LTC spaces
New construction, renovation, or facility replacement
Projects designed for culturally appropriate continuing care
Campus, village, or community hub-style care facilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding?
You can contact Alberta Health Services (AHS) by email at Health.ContinuingCareCapitalPrograms@gov.ab.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding available?
The Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding?
Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding is funded by Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta