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New Capacity Stream
Funding for new continuing care spaces across Alberta
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Funding available
Up to 5% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
One-time capital funding is available to develop net-new continuing care spaces in high-need communities across Alberta, with a maximum of $450,000 per eligible space. The program supports new continuing care home projects, including Type A, Type B, and certain Type C spaces.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new continuing care homes.
- Creation of net-new Facility-Based Care spaces.
- Planning and construction of continuing care facilities.
- Projects that include Type A, Type B, and eligible Type C hospice spaces.
Documents Needed
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
- Incorporation documents
- Organizational chart
- Evidence of land ownership, long-term lease, or signed offer to purchase land
- Design plans, site plan, and cost estimate
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Housing management bodies
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations proposing a standalone Type C hospice facility
- Projects outside the identified Target Communities
- Applicants that are not legal entities
Eligible expenses
- Land acquisition and related land costs
- Permits, rezoning, and development costs
- Professional fees, including architect and legal services
- Construction materials and labour
- Planning, design, and required technical reports
- Site improvements such as landscaping
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Financing costs
- Fines or penalties
- Ongoing or deferred maintenance
- Commercial capacity and complementary capacity costs
- Underground parkades unless required by the authority having jurisdiction
- Land value appreciation and losses on other projects or investments
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Target Communities identified in the program guidelines
Selection criteria
- Capacity need and operational viability.
- Financial viability and sustainability.
- Project planning and design.
- Operator experience and care delivery.
- Partnerships and collaboration.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the New Capacity Stream guidelines and related question responses.
- Confirm the project meets the minimum requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the online application form.
- Gather supporting documents such as financial statements, incorporation documents, site plans, and land evidence.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application and all supplementary materials through the CCCP web page.
- Receive a copy of the submission by email for records.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in a compliance stage and an evaluation stage.
- ALSS may request additional information during review.
- Selected applicants receive a written notice of conditional approval.
- Successful applicants must sign a grant funding agreement.
- Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing and may request a debriefing if they met minimum requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online only through the CCCP web page.
- Questions must be sent in writing by email to CCCP.
- Conditional approvals are expected by May 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Capacity Stream Program
What is the New Capacity Stream?
One-time capital funding is available to develop net-new continuing care spaces in high-need communities across Alberta, with a maximum of $450,000 per eligible space. The program supports new continuing care home projects, including Type A, Type B, and certain Type C spaces.
How much funding can be received?
New Capacity Stream Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the New Capacity Stream program?
To be eligible for the New Capacity Stream program, you must:
Legal entity
Target Community project
Net-new care spaces
What expenses are eligible under New Capacity Stream?
Development of new continuing care homes.
Creation of net-new Facility-Based Care spaces.
Planning and construction of continuing care facilities.
Projects that include Type A, Type B, and eligible Type C hospice spaces.
Who can I contact for more information about the New Capacity Stream?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) by email at cccp@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the New Capacity Stream available?
The New Capacity Stream program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the New Capacity Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Capacity Stream is a Grant and Funding