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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • HISTORY
    • FCSS STORY
    • INFORMATION
  • COLLECTIVE COOKING
  • Community Contacts
  • COMMUNITY FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • COMPASS FOR THE CAREGIVER
  • COUNTY COATS
  • EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
  • GOOD FOOD BOX
  • HOME SUPPORT
  • INCOME TAX PROGRAM
  • INDIRECT FUNDING
    • 2023 Programs
    • 2022 PROGRAMS
    • 2021 PROGRAMS
    • 2020 PROGRAMS
    • 2019 PROGRAMS
    • 2018 PROGRAMS
    • 2017 PROGRAMS
  • INTERAGENCY
    • Canadian Awareness Days
    • ABOUT INTERAGENCY
  • KEEP IN TOUCH (KIT)
  • LUNCH 'N' LEARN
  • MEALS ON WHEELS
  • MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
  • PARTNERSHIPS
  • SENIORS SUPPORTS
  • TEMPLOYMENT
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • VOLUNTEERING
  • WFCSS BOARD
    • MINUTES 2017
    • MINUTES 2018
    • MINUTES 2019
    • MINUTES 2020
    • MINUTES 2021
    • MINUTES 2022
  • WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
  • CONTACT US
Wheatland Family & Community Support Services
COMMUNITY    FEE    ASSISTANCE    PROGRAM
Wheatland County in partnership with Wheatland Wind Project LP have created the Community Fee Assistance Program to give low-income 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.
YES – we will cover the cost of the following:
     *Two programs per person per year.
     **Program fees are paid directly to the program.
     ***Travel costs will be paid directly to applicants

  • 60% of the registration cost up to a maximum of $300 for organized team sports (hockey, curling, ringette). Maximum 1 sport per family member per year*
  • 100% of program if it includes supplies and total cost is $125 or less
  • 60% of program cost if it includes supplies and total cost is $126 or more
  • 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
  • Horse back riding lessons
  • 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
 
No – we will not cover the following:
  • Any program not hosted or originating out of Wheatland County or Strathmore
  • Equipment/Gear
  • Supplies not included in the registration cost 
  • Horse back riding for therapy
  • School trips outside of Alberta
  • Gym memberships
  • Applications from residents who do not live in Wheatland County 
Don't see the type of program you are interested in listed?
Please contact our office directly by sending an email to info@wfcss.org or calling 403-934-5335
Eligibility requirements:
            Family size and total family income need to fall within this range:
                              1 person   $35,000 or less
                              2 people   $35,001 - $45,000
                              3 people   $45,001 - $55,000
                              4 people   $55,001 - $65,000
                              5 people   $65,001 - $75,000
                              More than 5 people $75,000 plus $7,500 for each additional person
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