Federal, Provincial and Local Financial Supports
For residents who are on a fixed income or have other financial challenges, there are several supports available through the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta or locally. Residents who would like more information about any of these supports can call Community Social Development at 780-962-7618.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
- Regular benefits
- Children’s benefits
- Disability
- Post retirement
- Survivor benefits
- Early CPP
Canada Revenue Agency
- Canada Child Benefit
- Disability Tax Credit
Employment Insurance
- Regular and medical benefits
- Caregiving benefits
- Maternity and parental leave benefits
Health Care Services for First Nations & Inuit
- Jordan’s Principle
- Non-Insured Health Benefits
Old Age Security
- Allowance
- Allowance for The Survivor
- Guaranteed Income Supplement
Income Supports
- Adult Health Benefit
- AISH
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Income Support & Barriers to Full Employment (BFE)
Children, Youth, and Family Supports
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit
- Child Care Subsidy
- Child and Youth Support Program
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities
- Learners Benefits Program (ages 16-19, administered through BGS Enterprises)
Disability Supports
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living
Financial Support for Seniors
- Alberta Seniors Benefit
- Blue Cross (Premium-free)
- Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)
- Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
- Special Needs Assistance
Rent Assistance (administered through Civida)
City of Spruce Grove (FCSS) Programs
- Home Support Subsidy Program
- Regional Housing Program (funded through Reaching Home)
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
Other local supports
- Century 21 Youth Sports Program
- Jumpstart
- Kidsport Parkland
- NeighbourLink Parkland
- Pay Forward Kindness
- Wishing you Wellness