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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on January 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Assisted Living and Social Services - Request for Expression of Interest - Cross Disability Support Services

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AB-2025-07815Canada

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The contract invites organizations to participate in a competitive grant application process overseen by the Ministry, aimed at delivering Cross-Disability Support Services (CDSS) in Alberta. The application process evaluates applicants based on their qualifications, organizational capacity, partnerships, delivery plans, and budgets, with strict adherence to specified terms and conditions. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to rejection of the application. The initiative focuses on providing funding to community agencies which assist adult Albertans with disabilities who do not qualify for other programs, ensuring they have consistent access to province-wide support services. The CDSS initiative emphasizes navigation support designed to enhance personal well-being by encouraging self-reliance and independence among individuals with disabilities. It also aims to empower them to engage fully and be valued members of their communities. The solicitation, issued by the Government of Canada through Assisted Living and Social Services, is specific to Alberta and includes a deadline for responses by January 23, 2026. The primary contact for this contract is Stephen Hynes, the Contracting Authority. The process ensures that organizations capable of effectively supporting adults with disabilities receive funding to provide critical access to information and support networks.

General Info

Competitive grant for Alberta organizations to deliver cross-disability support services by January 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Assisted Living and Social Services

NAICS

624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities View NAICS

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Alberta, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Assisted Living and Social Services
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Government of Canada → Assisted Living and Social Services
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Stephen HynesContracting Authority

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1.1 Purpose This Grant Application is a competitive process issued by the Ministry to identify organizations interested in and capable of delivering CDSS Initiative activities, in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions outlined in this document. The Ministry will use this transparent process to assess applicants’ qualifications, organizational capacity, partnerships and collaborations, delivery plan, and budget. Grant Applicants are invited to submit their applications in line with all specifications and conditions provided. Applicants should carefully review all requirements in this Grant Application. Failure to meet any term, condition, or requirement may result in the submission being rejected. 1.2 Objectives The Cross-Disability Support Services (CDSS) initiative provides funding to community agencies to support adult Albertans with disabilities access services they may not be able to access or qualify for. The CDSS initiative provides navigation support to maximize personal well-being. The objective of CDSS is to ensure adults with disabilities, whose needs fall outside of other programs, have consistent access to province-wide supports. By providing information and maintaining a strong support network, individuals are able to access navigation support to: • encourage individuals to be self-reliant and live as independently as possible; and • empower individuals to engage with and be valued members of their communities.