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New Capacity Stream
Funding for new continuing care spaces across Alberta
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 450,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 6, 2026
Location
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 6, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Capacity Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Capacity Stream. 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 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 $450,000 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).
Where is the New Capacity Stream available?
The New Capacity Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the New Capacity Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Capacity Stream is a Grant and Funding