Grande Spirit Foundation - located in Grande Prairie Information Page

Grande Spirit Foundation 

www.grandespirit.org

Contact them directly:

9505 102 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7G9  (780) 532-2905  info@grandespirit.org

Information from their website: 

Representing 11 municipalities and with over 100 dedicated staff, the Grande Spirit Foundation provides reasonably priced housing, quality care, and dignity to seniors and families.

The Grande Spirit Foundation was formed in 1960, although its roots go back to just after the Second World War. The municipal leaders of the region decided that a home for the Senior Citizens of the area was needed and in 1949 the first home was built.


Information regarding the TRAB program

Struggling to pay rent?

Get up to $350 a month in temporary relief.

If you are between jobs or having a hard time making ends meet, you may qualify

for Alberta’s Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit and get $100–$350 a month for

up to two years.

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Need help with rent? If you are in a working household with low income or in between jobs, support is available.

The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation.

If you think you might be eligible, here’s what you need to know:

🏡 the benefit is paid directly to tenants

🏡 it’s available in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer

🏡 the amount is calculated based on household size and location

🏡 households are prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis

Learn more: https://findhousing.alberta.ca/

Contact Grande Spirit Foundation 780 532 3276 who may require this subsidy.

Application form: Grande Spirit Foundation Application - Family Housing 

 

 

Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit 

Rent support for Albertans with low- to moderate-income 


 

Overview

Albertans who are between jobs or having a hard time making ends meet may qualify for the Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit. 

Details

  • Available in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer
  • Assistance is provided on a first come, first served basis.
  • Amount calculated based on household size and location (see Table 1); will be reduced in the second year.
  • Two-year cap; eligibility is reassessed after the first year; households can reapply for rent assistance at the end of two years.

Benefit rates

Table 1: Monthly benefit rates in the first year

Municipality  

BACH

1 BDRM

2 BDRM

3 BDRM

4BDRM

Calgary

$155

$174

$217

$238

$292

Edmonton

$148

$170

$214

$256

$268

Fort McMurray

$164

$213

$259

$301

$353

Grande Prairie

$146

$175

$205

$243

$297

Lethbridge

$119

$154

$172

$207

$243

Medicine Hat

$108

$123

$140

$180

$209

Red Deer

$117

$139

$172

$209

$245

*rates decrease in the second year
**see the full list on Open Alberta

Eligibility

Households are eligible if they:

  • are below local income thresholds (see Table 2)
  • are employed or have been employed in the last 24 months
  • are not receiving social assistance, including:
    • Income Support
    • Learner Income Support
    • Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
    • Alberta Seniors Benefit
    • Guaranteed Income Supplement

Household income thresholds

Table 2: Annual income thresholds

Municipality  

BACH

1 BDRM

2 BDRM

3 BDRM

4 BDRM

Calgary

$37,000

$44,000

$54,000

$62,500

$76,000

Edmonton

$36,000

$42,000

$52,500

$62,500

$66,000

Fort McMurray

$40,000

$46,000

$57,500

$74,500

$86,500

Grande Prairie

$38,000

$43,000

$48,500

$60,500

$77,000

Lethbridge

$32,000

$39,500

$45,000

$56,500

$66,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Deer

$29,500

$35,000

$43,000

$55,500

$64,500

Medicine Hat

$31,000

$34,500

$37,000

$48,500

$54,000

*see the full list on Open Alberta



 

Apply

Check your eligibility and connect with a housing provider near you to apply:

Questions

Alberta Supports Contact Centre:

  • 1-877-644-9992 (toll free)
  • 780-644-9992 (Edmonton)