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Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program
Rent subsidies for eligible households
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50 - $ 900
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program provides rental subsidies to help make housing more affordable for eligible households. It supports both ongoing and temporary rent assistance for households in Parkland County, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 900 $
- Minimum amount : 50 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- Seniors
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Temporary rent assistance for low-income households and people between jobs.
- Ongoing rental subsidy for eligible households in core housing need.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Most recent CRA Notice of Assessment for household members aged 22 and older
- Current lease agreement
- Signed declaration and release of information consent form
- Government-issued identification for household members
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households of all ages.
- Low-income households.
- Working households or households between jobs.
- Households in core housing need.
Who is not eligible
- Households without an active lease in Parkland County, Spruce Grove, or Stony Plain.
- Households receiving social assistance, for TRAB.
- Households with assets above the program limit.
Eligible expenses
- Rent assistance for rental housing
Eligible geographic areas
- Parkland County
- Spruce Grove
- Stony Plain
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness.
- Incomplete applications are returned with a checklist of what is required.
- Complete applications are assessed and, if eligible, placed on a waitlist.
- For RAB, applications are processed and prioritized in accordance with Alberta’s Social Housing Accommodation Regulation.
- A funding agreement may be required before assistance is provided.
Additional information
- Applications that are incomplete will be delayed and may require follow-up documents.
- Landlord reference checks are used to verify applicant information.
- Applicants must report changes to their information and provide supporting materials when requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program. 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 Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program?
The program provides rental subsidies to help make housing more affordable for eligible households. It supports both ongoing and temporary rent assistance for households in Parkland County, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain.
How much funding can be received?
Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program Funds up to $900 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program program?
To be eligible for the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program program, you must:
Current lease in the service area
Core housing need
Income and asset limits
What expenses are eligible under Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program?
Temporary rent assistance for low-income households and people between jobs.
Ongoing rental subsidy for eligible households in core housing need.
Who can I contact for more information about the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program?
You can contact Meridian Housing Foundation by email at RAB@meridianfoundation.ca or by phone at 780-963-2149.
Where is the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program available?
The Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program is a Grant and Funding