Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,601
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Income Support provides financial assistance for essential living needs, training, and health-related supports. It also covers supplementary benefits such as child care, transportation, and certain other program-specific costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,601 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Income support for eligible households
- Health benefits for eligible children and adults
- Training benefits for eligible learners
- Employment and training benefits for persons with disabilities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households in Alberta
- Children and adults eligible for health benefits
- Full-time and part-time learners
- Persons with disabilities eligible under the regulations
Who is not eligible
- People not in Alberta
- Applicants receiving similar support from another income support regime
- People who do not meet the required verification conditions
Eligible expenses
- Core living costs such as food, shelter, clothing, telephone, and basic transportation
- Supplementary supports such as child care, transportation, books and supplies, and tuition or other prescribed fees
- Health benefits for eligible children and adults
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are made in the manner set by the Director.
- Eligibility and ongoing eligibility may be reviewed or audited through requested information and verification.
- Recipients must report changes that affect eligibility or reduce support.
- Support may be discontinued, suspended, or varied under the Act and regulations.
- Appeal rights are available for certain decisions.
Additional information
- Applicants must report changes in circumstances.
- Information and verification may be requested to determine or review eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Income Support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Income Support. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Alberta Income Support?
Income Support provides financial assistance for essential living needs, training, and health-related supports. It also covers supplementary benefits such as child care, transportation, and certain other program-specific costs.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Income Support Funds up to $4,601 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Income Support program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Income Support program, you must:
Meet residency rules
Meet financial eligibility
Provide required verification
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Income Support?
Income support for eligible households
Health benefits for eligible children and adults
Training benefits for eligible learners
Employment and training benefits for persons with disabilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Income Support?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at css.ascc@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 1-877-644-9992.
Where is the Alberta Income Support available?
The Alberta Income Support program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Income Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Income Support is a Other Support