Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program

Alberta Innovates · The Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program supports organizations across Alberta to develop, test, implement and evaluate innovations that improve services a…

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Overview

The Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program supports organizations across Alberta to develop, test, implement and evaluate innovations that improve services and outcomes in assisted living. Up to $195 million is available over 3 years, with grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million depending on project duration.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include continuing care home operators, home and community care providers, non-profits, Indigenous communities, municipalities, post-secondary and research institutions, and private-sector organizationsFor-profit organizations are eligible where the project demonstrates innovation or system improvement beyond routine business activitiesProjects must demonstrate a clearly defined innovation or new application of an existing approach with measurable outcomes

Eligible projects

New or improved service delivery models in home and community careTechnology and technology-enabled care solutions directly related to the innovationWorkforce innovations and community-based partnershipsRural, remote or Indigenous service-delivery approachesResearch, evaluation and knowledge mobilization to improve Alberta's assisted living systemProjects addressing transitions between hospital, home and community

Financing terms

Grants are competitive; meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding or the full requested amountApplicant contribution minimum of 10% of eligible project costs, with a portion potentially provided in-kindProjects may run up to 3 years (single-year grants: $50k–$2M; multi-year grants: $250k–$5M)Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement before receiving funding and must report on progress, expenditures and outcomes

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on cfr.forms.gov.ab.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Up to $195 million available over the next 3 years across all applicantsFour funding streams: Home and community care, Continuing care homes, Community living and social support, Research/Evaluation/Knowledge MobilizationAssessment considers alignment with program, strength of innovation, expected outcomes, project design, readiness to implement, financial stewardship, and potential to generate evidenceApplicants notified of funding decisions in January 2027

At a glanceMaximum$5MMinimum$50KProviderAlberta InnovatesDeadlineNov 6, 2026StatusOpenRegionAlbertaOfficial sourcecfr.forms.gov.ab.ca ↗

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