Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Meridian Housing Foundation
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Meridian Housing Foundation is a non-profit housing provider serving seniors and low‑income households in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County, Alberta. It operates affordable and supportive living facilities and administers the Rent Supplement Program, offering ongoing and temporary rental subsidies to improve housing affordability. View Meridian Housing Foundation's website for more information.
About Meridian Housing Foundation
What is the mission of Meridian Housing Foundation?
Meridian Housing Foundation’s mission is to provide safe, supportive and affordable housing where seniors and low‑income households can thrive, while administering rent assistance programs that improve housing affordability throughout the Tri-Region.
What type of organization is Meridian Housing Foundation?
Meridian Housing Foundation is a Non-profit organization.
When was Meridian Housing Foundation founded?
Meridian Housing Foundation was founded in 1960.
What is Meridian Housing Foundation's official website?
Meridian Housing Foundation's official website is https://www.meridianhousingfoundation.ca/.
What else should I know about Meridian Housing Foundation?
Role of Meridian Housing Foundation in the funding ecosystem
Meridian Housing Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe, supportive and affordable housing options in Alberta’s Tri-Region, including Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County. Founded in 1960 through a partnership of local municipalities to respond to the housing needs of seniors, the foundation now manages a portfolio of independent subsidized living, supportive lodge living and affordable rental housing. In addition to operating its own facilities, Meridian Housing Foundation plays a direct role in delivering rental assistance funding to eligible households.
The organization is the designated Rent Supplement Program provider for the Parkland County, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain area. Through this role, it administers rental subsidies funded by the Government of Alberta and directs them to qualifying tenants and households. These subsidies help reduce the gap between market rents and what low-income households can afford, effectively acting as an ongoing or temporary housing grant.
Funding programs and target beneficiaries
The foundation’s primary financial assistance mechanisms are delivered through the Rent Supplement Program. Two main benefits are described:
- Rent Assistance Benefit (RAB) — ongoing assistance available to households in core housing need, providing a longer-term subsidy to stabilize housing.
- Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB) — short-term support for low-income households, including those between jobs, helping them bridge periods of financial instability while maintaining access to rental housing.
Alongside these subsidies, the foundation offers independent subsidized living where rents are geared to 30% of total household income, effectively embedding a form of financial assistance directly in the rent-setting structure. Affordable living units are also offered at below-market rates for seniors and older adults, further extending the reach of its housing support.
Publics served and overall impact
Meridian Housing Foundation primarily serves seniors aged 65 and older, but through the Rent Supplement Program it now supports a broader demographic of individuals and families experiencing housing affordability challenges. By combining the management of physical housing assets with the administration of rent subsidies, the foundation plays a central role in the local housing safety net. Donations from the community are encouraged and used to expand and sustain these housing and subsidy initiatives, contributing to long-term availability of affordable units in the region.