COMMUNITY FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Wheatland County Municipality, in partnership with Wheatland Wind Project LP and East Strathmore Solar Project, have created the Community Fee Assistance Program to give low-income Wheatland County** families and individuals an affordable option to participate in recreation, arts, libraries, culture programs and activities such as exercise or sports (drop-in or formal).
This program will also assist in the cost of travelling to these activities.
This program will also assist in the cost of travelling to these activities.
YES – we will cover the cost of the following:
All ages accepted – 0-99
No – we will not cover the following:
Transportation Subsidy Assistance
Subsidy assistance may be available by contacting our office at 403-934-5335. Please note we do not provide or arrange transportation, we are only able to assist financially.
**Wheatland County includes Hussar, Standard, Rockyford and rural County locations. Residents living in the Town of Strathmore are not eligible for this program. **
All ages accepted – 0-99
- 60% of the registration cost up to a maximum of $750 for organized sports. Maximum 1 major sport per person per year*
- Hockey
- Football
- Soccer
- Curling
- Ringette
- Volleyball
- Horseback riding
- Baseball/Softball
- Figure skating
- Competitive gymnastics
- Competitive dance
- Lacrosse
- 100% of program if it includes supplies and total cost is $150 or less
- 60% of program cost if it includes supplies and total cost is $151 or more to a maximum of $600 per year per person.
- Art/swimming/skating lessons/drop-in sessions
- Library programs that have an attached cost
- Wheatland Society of Arts programs
- The Vault programs
- Gymnastics/dance classes
- Rodeo school-lessons
- Music lessons
- Archery
- School related extracurricular activities – participation fees only (field trips)
- School related programs that provide cultural or recreational activities – case-by-case basis
- Club memberships – Lions/Legion, Seniors clubs, youth clubs (4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides)
- Drop in Yoga/exercise classes
- Golf Lessons to a maximum of 10 lessons and individual game fees for up to 5 games (Does not include golf carts).
No – we will not cover the following:
- Any program not hosted or originating out of Wheatland County, unless it is not available within Wheatland County.
- Equipment or Uniforms
- Supplies not included in the registration cost if registration cost is more than $150
- Horse back riding for therapy
- School trips outside of Alberta
- Gym and Golf memberships
- Application from residents who do not live in Wheatland County; Strathmore is it's own Municipality
- Private Tutoring lessons
Transportation Subsidy Assistance
Subsidy assistance may be available by contacting our office at 403-934-5335. Please note we do not provide or arrange transportation, we are only able to assist financially.
**Wheatland County includes Hussar, Standard, Rockyford and rural County locations. Residents living in the Town of Strathmore are not eligible for this program. **
Don't see the type of program you are interested in listed?
Please contact our office directly by sending an email to [email protected] or call 403-934-5335
Please contact our office directly by sending an email to [email protected] or call 403-934-5335
Eligibility requirements:
Family size and total family income:
1 person $40,000 or less
2 people $55,000 or less
3 people $70,000 or less
4 people $80,000 or less
5 people $90,000 or less
More than 5 people - a maximum of $90,000 plus $7,500 for each additional person or less - please contact the office to discuss
Family size and total family income:
1 person $40,000 or less
2 people $55,000 or less
3 people $70,000 or less
4 people $80,000 or less
5 people $90,000 or less
More than 5 people - a maximum of $90,000 plus $7,500 for each additional person or less - please contact the office to discuss
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