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Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
Funding for home accessibility modifications
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
RAMP provides up to $7,500 per grant to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges modify their homes. It supports permanent accessibility modifications that improve access and movement within the residence.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Permanent home modifications that improve access into the residence
- Permanent home modifications that improve movement within the residence
- Accessibility upgrades for bathrooms, doorways, ramps, lifts, and walkways
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Modification Request form from a rehabilitation professional
- Current Notice of Assessment or SIN and consent to contact CRA
- Before photos of the modification site
- Two contractor quotes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Lower-income Albertans
- People with mobility challenges
- Wheelchair users
- Seniors who use a wheelchair or four-wheeled walker
- Applicants with certain progressive neuro-degenerative conditions
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose income is above the program threshold
- Applicants who do not live in Alberta
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants who do not use a wheelchair or four-wheeled walker on a continuing basis
Eligible expenses
- Materials for approved accessibility modifications
- Site preparation for ramps and lifts
- Labour for approved contractor work
- Eligible GST for post-modification reimbursement cases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Home additions, repairs, and general maintenance
- Additional warranties
- Construction drawings and site specifications
- Site management or supervision costs
- Labour completed by the owner or family members
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for eligibility and completeness.
- Incomplete applications are not assessed and may be denied.
- Applicants are notified in writing if the application is rejected.
- There is no appeal process, but new information may trigger a re-assessment.
- Approved work must be completed within the program timelines before payment is issued.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in the order received, except for priority cases.
- Priority may be given to applicants awaiting hospital discharge or in palliative care.
- The program is non-repayable and non-taxable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP). 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 Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)?
RAMP provides up to $7,500 per grant to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges modify their homes. It supports permanent accessibility modifications that improve access and movement within the residence.
How much funding can be received?
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) program?
To be eligible for the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Meets income threshold
Has mobility-related eligibility
What expenses are eligible under Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)?
Permanent home modifications that improve access into the residence
Permanent home modifications that improve movement within the residence
Accessibility upgrades for bathrooms, doorways, ramps, lifts, and walkways
Who can I contact for more information about the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)?
You can contact Wheatland Family & Community Support Services (WFCSS) by email at HS.RAMP@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-5760.
Where is the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) available?
The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) is a Grant and Funding