External Grants and Recourses
Every year, the federal and provincial governments allocate billions of dollars in the form of grants and interest-free loans to support Canadians.
Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)
The Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) allows seniors to use their home equity to remain in their homes and maintain their independence. Eligible seniors can apply for a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta to cover repairs, adaptations and renovations to their primary residence.
The intent is to help seniors:
- remain independent in their homes
- be safe in their homes
- adapt and modify their homes to improve accessibility and mobility
- improve the energy efficiency of their homes
Some project examples are:
- bathroom or walk-in tubs
- furnace and hot water tank upgrades
- stair lifts
- widening of doorways
- roof and window replacement
You must provide a written cost-estimate or receipts for all project funds being applied for.
Seniors may apply for retroactive funding. Receipts must be provided for home repairs, adaptations or renovations completed and paid for within 12 months before the date that SHARP staff receives your application package.
A printable factsheet is available with information on eligibility, how to apply, repayments and other suggested resources.
Contact
https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-home-adaptation-repair-program
Connect with the Alberta Supports Contact Centre:
Hours: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 1-877-644-9992
Address:
Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)
PO Box 1050 STN Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
The Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program allows eligible senior homeowners to voluntarily defer all or part of their residential property taxes, including the education tax portion. This is done through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta.
If you qualify, Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program will pay your residential property taxes directly to your municipality on your behalf.
A Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program factsheet is available with information on eligibility and how to apply.
Contact
https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-property-tax-deferral-program
Connect with the Alberta Supports Contact Centre:
Hours: 7:30 am to 8 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 1-877-644-9992
Address:
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
PO Box 1200 STN Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M4
Community Facility Enhancement Program Small
CFEP Small provides up to $125,000 in financial assistance to upgrade, expand, purchase or build arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, sport or other related public-use community facilities.
CFEP has 2 funding streams:
- CFEP Small – Financial assistance up to $125,000
- CFEP Large – Financial assistance over $125,000 and up to $1 million
Contact
https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program-small
Connect with the Community Grants office:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-9598
Toll free: 1-800-642-3855
Email: communitygrants@gov.ab.ca
Canada Greener Homes Initiative
Canada Greener Homes Initiative: Highlights and Program Updates
The Canada Greener Homes Initiative helps homeowners save money, creates new jobs and takes action against climate change. To date, the Oil to Heat Pumps Affordability program, the Canada Greener Homes Grant and Canada Greener Home Loan have helped tens of thousands of Canadian homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes by making upgrades such as switching to heat pumps for heating and cooling, installing efficient windows and doors, and improving home insulation.
https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/20546
Canada Greener Homes Loan
The Canada Greener Homes Loan offers interest-free financing to help Canadians make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable.
The loan can help you finance eligible retrofits that are recommended by an energy advisor and that have not yet been started.
IMPORTANT: You should not start any retrofit work before your loan application has been submitted. Any retrofits started before submitting your loan application are ineligible.
Contact Us
Business hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Grant inquiries
- Phone: 1-833-674-8282
- TTY: 1-800-465-7735
- Email: canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Loan inquiries
- Phone: 1-866-292-9517
- Email: Questions@cghli.ca
Alberta Student Loan
Student Aid is a government service that provides student loans, grants, scholarships and awards to help you pay for your post-secondary education. Student aid may not cover all of your costs, so you’ll need to plan to make up the difference.
You only have to submit one application to be considered for loans and grants from both Alberta’s government and Canada’s government. Most students get money from both, which means you may get two smaller loans instead of one big one.
You should:
- Apply early. The only way to know for sure how much money you’ll get is to apply and wait for your award letter. You should apply at least 60 days before your classes start so that you have time to figure out your finances.
- Apply every year. You can apply for student aid for up to 12 months at a time. If your period of study is longer, you need to submit another application.
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Student loans are interest-free while you study. You don’t make any payments while you’re a student. Canada student loans are automatically interest free, and Alberta student loans won’t acquire interest until 12 months after you finish school. For more information, see: Alberta student loan and Canada student loan in Repayment Essentials. |
Contact
Alberta Student Aid Service Centre
https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
The Service Centre can answer your questions about Alberta Student Aid programs. When you call, you will be asked to choose an option to direct your inquiry. To ensure your call is handled correctly, review the topics covered by each option.
1-855-606-2096