Long-Term Care Capital Infrastructure Pilot Program

Amount:

$1,000,000

Type:

Loan

Description:

The Long-Term Care Capital Infrastructure Pilot Program is designed to provide approved Private Long-Term Care facilities with the opportunity to access financing of up to 100% of eligible project costs for new construction and/or fit-up of existing long-term care (LTC) facilities.

Comments on Funding:

The Capital Grant Program for Private Long-Term Care operators will provide approved projects with a grant of up to 20% of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $50,000 per bed, to a maximum of $1,000,000 per project, for the construction of net new LTC beds.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicabts must:

1. Demonstrate that the proposed project will create net new long-term care beds and has been approved by the Department of Health and Wellness under the initiative;
2. Provide a comprehensive business plan and current financial information demonstrating financial viability;
3. Demonstrate that the new build will support the adoption of National CSA/HSO Long-Term Care Standards;
4. Meet all requirements prescribed in the Licensed Private Nursing Homes and Nursing Homes Act and applicable regulations;
5. Be in good standing with the Province at the time of application and belong to one of the following groups: non-profit organization, community-based or service organization, or private sector; and;
6. Not have received project funding through the one-time bed conversion grant program.

Application Steps:

Applicants must apply directly to Finance PEI.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Long-Term Care Capital Infrastructure Loan Program Application Form
2. Personal Statement of Financial Affairs
3. Supporting document
a. Pre-approval from the Department of Health and Wellness for the addition of the new long-term care beds under this initiative;
b. Accountant prepared year-end financial statements for the last three years;
c. Business plan demonstrating capacity to service the new debt with respect to the addition of the new long-term care beds;
d. Signed program application;
e. Applicants are evaluated based on their credit worthiness, income, and total debt service capacity.

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Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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