Recreation Assistance Program | Information
Recreation Assistance Program |
Information
For residents in financial need, the City of Leduc offers funding for city-run recreation programs and facility admissions.
Who can participate in this program? All applicants must be residents of the City of Leduc or Leduc County. Proof of residency will be required. Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) or Alberta Health Benefits Program recipients meet the household income requirements for this program. However, this does not guarantee participation in this program as funding is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Everyone else will need to provide proof of financial need by providing documentation that shows that their annual household income does not exceed the amounts listed in the table below. If the total annual income for the all of the adults listed in the household is under the following totals, you are eligible for this program: Individual household income
$21,000
Single Parent number of children household income
1 $24,400
Couple number of children household income
2 $29,100
3 $34,100
4* $39,400
1 2 3 4* $29,300 $34,400 $39,000 $44,000 * for each additional child, add $4,700 to the base amount
What will approved applicants receive? Up to 80% of LRC membership and program registration costs will be paid for by the City of Leduc to a maximum of $200/person/calendar year. The remaining value must be paid by the applicant at the time the membership is issued or registration is completed. Applicants can select from punch pass, monthly and annual membership options, as well as registered programs* offered by the City of Leduc including swim lessons, fitness classes and recreation programs. For example, an Adult approved in the program could select the following options with the funding available to them:
City’s Contribution
Individual’s Contribution
Price
Up to 80% to a maximum of $200
remaining balance
two 10-visit adult punch pass
$139.20
$111.36
$27.84
1 cooking program
$35.00
$28.00
$7.00
1 fitness program
$80.00
$64.00
$16.00
Total
$254.20
$203.36**
$50.84 $3.36 $54.20
* Birthday party packages, individual day admissions, child minding punch passes, special events with admission fees and some specialized fitness services are excluded. ** The City will contribute a maximum of $200/person and so the remaining balance ($3.36) must be paid by the individual.
Application process Step 1 Completely fill out both sides of the Recreation Assistance Program application form. Step 2 Attach the required Income Verification documents to your application form. Below is more information on the verification document requirement for either Alberta Health Benefits / Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped or for all other applicants: 1. AISH or Alberta Health Benefits Program recipients Participants of these provincial programs automatically qualify for this program. However, this does not guarantee application approval as funding is provided on a first come, first served basis until all budgeted dollars have been allocated. A photocopy of the most recent monthly AHB or AISH statement is required in addition to a completed Recreation Assistance Program application form. Only those names listed on the AISH or AHB statement will qualify for this program. 2. All other applicants For all other individuals not participating in either of the above programs, you will need to provide: Tax Notice of Assessment from the most recent tax year for all adults listed on the application form. If you do not have a copy of your assessment you can obtain one by calling the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 to receive a copy by mail.
AND
A Referral Letter from a local social services agency that lists all people listed on the application form and that substantiates your household’s financial need. A template is available at www.leduc.ca/egtp for the agency to complete the referral letter on their letterhead.
Step 3 Phone Family & Community Support Services at 780-980-7109 during regular business hours to make an appointment to speak with a staff member regarding the Recreation Assistance Program. Step 4 Bring the completed form and corresponding documentation to your previously scheduled meeting at the FCSS offices at the Medical Arts Building at 4721 – 47 Avenue. At this meeting you will discuss the programs and services available to your family as well as determine what funding program will best suit your needs. Applications will not be reviewed until this meeting has taken place. Any applications dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed in will be returned to the applicant. Step 5 All applicants will receive information by mail on the status of their application within ten business days of your meeting. Details on your next steps will be provided to approved applicants. In the event that your application has been declined, details will be provided on why you did not meet the qualification criteria.
Other important information All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Upon confirmation of income, all copies of documents will be destroyed. Your portion of the program registration fee will be refunded for programs cancelled by the City of Leduc. If withdrawing from a program more than seven days before the start date there is no charge if leaving it on account for another program registration. If requesting a refund, a $7 administration fee will be applied per course withdrawal. No refund will be issued on withdrawals received within seven days of the program start date or after the program has commenced without a medical certificate. If you do not attend a registered program for which subsidy funding has been provided, future subsidy requests and applications may not be approved. If you have any questions related to this program and the application process, please call 780-980-8441. Now that you have thoroughly read this information, please complete the attached application form and follow the 5 steps outlined at the top of this page. Keep this information page for your records and information.
Information
For residents in financial need, the City of Leduc offers funding for city-run recreation programs and facility admissions.
Who can participate in this program? All applicants must be residents of the City of Leduc or Leduc County. Proof of residency will be required. Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) or Alberta Health Benefits Program recipients meet the household income requirements for this program. However, this does not guarantee participation in this program as funding is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Everyone else will need to provide proof of financial need by providing documentation that shows that their annual household income does not exceed the amounts listed in the table below. If the total annual income for the all of the adults listed in the household is under the following totals, you are eligible for this program: Individual household income
$21,000
Single Parent number of children household income
1 $24,400
Couple number of children household income
2 $29,100
3 $34,100
4* $39,400
1 2 3 4* $29,300 $34,400 $39,000 $44,000 * for each additional child, add $4,700 to the base amount
What will approved applicants receive? Up to 80% of LRC membership and program registration costs will be paid for by the City of Leduc to a maximum of $200/person/calendar year. The remaining value must be paid by the applicant at the time the membership is issued or registration is completed. Applicants can select from punch pass, monthly and annual membership options, as well as registered programs* offered by the City of Leduc including swim lessons, fitness classes and recreation programs. For example, an Adult approved in the program could select the following options with the funding available to them:
City’s Contribution
Individual’s Contribution
Price
Up to 80% to a maximum of $200
remaining balance
two 10-visit adult punch pass
$139.20
$111.36
$27.84
1 cooking program
$35.00
$28.00
$7.00
1 fitness program
$80.00
$64.00
$16.00
Total
$254.20
$203.36**
$50.84 $3.36 $54.20
* Birthday party packages, individual day admissions, child minding punch passes, special events with admission fees and some specialized fitness services are excluded. ** The City will contribute a maximum of $200/person and so the remaining balance ($3.36) must be paid by the individual.
Application process Step 1 Completely fill out both sides of the Recreation Assistance Program application form. Step 2 Attach the required Income Verification documents to your application form. Below is more information on the verification document requirement for either Alberta Health Benefits / Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped or for all other applicants: 1. AISH or Alberta Health Benefits Program recipients Participants of these provincial programs automatically qualify for this program. However, this does not guarantee application approval as funding is provided on a first come, first served basis until all budgeted dollars have been allocated. A photocopy of the most recent monthly AHB or AISH statement is required in addition to a completed Recreation Assistance Program application form. Only those names listed on the AISH or AHB statement will qualify for this program. 2. All other applicants For all other individuals not participating in either of the above programs, you will need to provide: Tax Notice of Assessment from the most recent tax year for all adults listed on the application form. If you do not have a copy of your assessment you can obtain one by calling the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 to receive a copy by mail.
AND
A Referral Letter from a local social services agency that lists all people listed on the application form and that substantiates your household’s financial need. A template is available at www.leduc.ca/egtp for the agency to complete the referral letter on their letterhead.
Step 3 Phone Family & Community Support Services at 780-980-7109 during regular business hours to make an appointment to speak with a staff member regarding the Recreation Assistance Program. Step 4 Bring the completed form and corresponding documentation to your previously scheduled meeting at the FCSS offices at the Medical Arts Building at 4721 – 47 Avenue. At this meeting you will discuss the programs and services available to your family as well as determine what funding program will best suit your needs. Applications will not be reviewed until this meeting has taken place. Any applications dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed in will be returned to the applicant. Step 5 All applicants will receive information by mail on the status of their application within ten business days of your meeting. Details on your next steps will be provided to approved applicants. In the event that your application has been declined, details will be provided on why you did not meet the qualification criteria.
Other important information All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Upon confirmation of income, all copies of documents will be destroyed. Your portion of the program registration fee will be refunded for programs cancelled by the City of Leduc. If withdrawing from a program more than seven days before the start date there is no charge if leaving it on account for another program registration. If requesting a refund, a $7 administration fee will be applied per course withdrawal. No refund will be issued on withdrawals received within seven days of the program start date or after the program has commenced without a medical certificate. If you do not attend a registered program for which subsidy funding has been provided, future subsidy requests and applications may not be approved. If you have any questions related to this program and the application process, please call 780-980-8441. Now that you have thoroughly read this information, please complete the attached application form and follow the 5 steps outlined at the top of this page. Keep this information page for your records and information.
