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Alberta Income Support
Urgent support for unexpected financial emergencies
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Emergency Financial Assistance helps current Income Support clients and other Albertans with income facing urgent, unexpected needs. It applies when circumstances are beyond the person’s control, create a serious health risk, and cannot be covered by other resources or the next pay or benefit cheque.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current Income Support clients.
- Albertans who earn income but do not have enough money to cover a one-time, short-term emergency lasting no more than one month and who meet Income Support program eligibility criteria.
Additional information
- Some links on the page may lead to pages offered in English only.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Income Support Program
What is the Alberta Income Support?
Emergency Financial Assistance helps current Income Support clients and other Albertans with income facing urgent, unexpected needs. It applies when circumstances are beyond the person’s control, create a serious health risk, and cannot be covered by other resources or the next pay or benefit cheque.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Income Support program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Income Support program, you must:
The emergency must come from unforeseen circumstances beyond the applicant’s control.
The situation must present a serious health risk.
The applicant must not be able to access other resources or wait for the next paycheck or benefit payment.
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 Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Income Support?
Alberta Income Support is funded by Government of Alberta