Primary Care Support Grant Program

The City of Beaumont is offering grants to primary care health practitioners and organizations who fill identified gaps in health care services in the community.

The City of Beaumont is committed to addressing the current and future health needs of the community. The Primary Care Support Grant program aims to attract primary care practitioners to the community and encourage existing services to expand.

The program arises from the recommendations of a community health needs assessment completed in 2024 following extensive consultation with health care providers, residents and Alberta Health Services.

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Who can apply?

  • General practitioners who hold an MD designation, an active practice permit, and are in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
  • Nurse practitioners registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
  • Student general practitioners or nurse practitioners who are graduating within one year of the grant application, have a qualified supervisor in place, and are registered with their respective College in Alberta
  • Organizations (such as medical clinics) currently providing health services in Beaumont or committed to providing services within one year of the application date

What types of services are eligible?

The objective of the Primary Care Support Grant is to address the lack of availability and capacity of primary care health providers within Beaumont to address non-urgent concerns in a timely matter.

Grant recipients must enhance current or add new medical practices for:

  • after-hours care,
  • walk-in capacity,
  • semi-urgent care and
  • available primary care practitioners.

Key details

  • Grant recipients must commit to providing full-time equivalent services (37.5 hours per week) in Beaumont for at least two years.
  • Individual grants for primary care practitioners and organizations are $25,000. Organizations may receive one grant for each full-time equivalent service they add.
  • The program is competitive and eligibility does not guarantee funding. A total of $150,000 in grants is available on a first-come first served basis.
  • Approved funding is a one-time commitment.
  • Applications are open until December 31, 2028.

Guidelines

  1. Review the Primary Care Support Grant policy below for full eligibility details.
  2. Complete the grant funding application form.

Applicants may contact the City for assistance or clarification.

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Primary Care Support Grant Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework for attracting and retaining Primary Care Practitioners in the City of Beaumont.