This round of AHPP funding saw overwhelming interest, with 113 applications submitted by 96 organizations from across Alberta. The high demand underscores the urgent and growing need for innovative, collaborative solutions to support vulnerable Albertans through affordable housing. We are awaiting feedback on our proposal to better understand how we might strengthen future submissions.

While we are disappointed in the outcome, we remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing housing needs in our community. We appreciate the opportunity to have been considered, and we extend our sincere thanks to the Government of Alberta for their continued support of affordable housing initiatives.

We are actively exploring alternative funding options, including future AHPP intakes and potential federal opportunities through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). We remain hopeful and determined to move our project forward with the support of community partners and funders.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who supported our application and continue to work with us in advancing affordable housing solutions. We will provide further updates as we continue to pursue funding and development opportunities.

For more information or to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact:

Glenn Koester – WHMB Board Chair

Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you to our Building Committee team and everyone in the community who is working to make this project possible.

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.

Our Building Committee continues to make progress. The new build design is now 100% completed. Anticipated AHPP funds (the Grant) is valued at $ 18.8M and is approximately 29% of the projected cost build (Class C Budget).

Submission of a Class B Budget and CMHC application (the Mortgage) will be delayed by a factor of months. These funds will provide approximately 50% of capital funding for the Build Project. Additional funds received from municipal and county partners, as well as the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society, will further complete the financial aspects of our new seniors lodge project at Kinsmen Park.

The unfortunate delay in announcement of grants recognizes the remarkable response to service housing needs in our province. Our project is impressive and sound in its planning, management, and financial considerations. A great deal of time and energy has been invested in our Build Project, and we remain optimistic.