Many applications were submitted to AHPP. After careful review, we have been reassured that our project is impressive and sound in its planning, management, and financial considerations. Given the strong uptake in the program, evaluations were highly competitive and not all projects were able to receive funding.

This may be a ‘no’ for now, but it is not forever.  A great amount of time and energy has been invested in our Build Project.  In the letter from Assistant Deputy Minister David Williams, he encourages WHMB to re-submit for a future funding intake.  The next phase of grant selection will likely be very soon.

In the meantime, WHMB and WAHS building committees continue to push forward.  We intend to prepare our project to a Class A level “shovels in the ground” budget to put our best foot forward to all funding agencies, especially CMHC.  AB Housing has indicated to us that only projects which have reached this shovel ready level of planning will be considered for future consideration of an AHPP grant.

Thank you to the municipal councils who have advanced their committed funds to WHMB as we proceed with our work, however frustrating the slow pace may be.  Shared values and principles on large projects by both our provincial and municipal governments help diminish overall risk and promote sustainability and reflect our strength of character.