Province accepting applications for Seniors Community Grant Program

The provincial government is now accepting applications for the Seniors Community Grant Program, providing opportunities for active aging.

“This program can help older adults here in Huron-Bruce maintain their autonomy and independence, while enhancing their quality of life,” says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.

This year, the health and safety of Ontario’s older adults is more important than ever. That is why the community grant program has been updated with a new focus on supporting projects that will enable seniors to stay connected with their communities from the safety of their home.

This year’s grant program is looking for projects that will:
 

• Help older Ontarians receive the support they need in their community, reducing demand on acute and long-term care
• Ensure Ontarians are less at risk for neglect, abuse and fraud, and that their rights and dignity are protected
• Ensure more older adults are connected and engaged, reducing social isolation and leading to wellness and better health
• Provide more opportunities for older adults in employment and volunteering, achieving greater financial security and engagement within the community

The application period is open now until Aug. 7.

Incorporated not-for-profit organizations, local services boards, and indigenous groups must submit applications to Transfer Payment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario) on-line at: Ontario.ca/GetFunding. They can apply for funding from $1,000 up to $100,000.

The province is committed to an Ontario that respects its diverse older population and supports the health and well-being of seniors, says Thompson. “We will continue to do everything possible to help our seniors stay connected and engaged in our communities. Their health and safety remain a key priority for the government.”

QUICK FACTS
 

• This year Ontario is investing up to $4-million in the Seniors Community Grant program
• Since the program was established in 2014, nearly 1,900 grants have been provided which have positively impacted the lives of more than a half-million seniors
• By 2023, there will be three-million Ontarians over the age of 65 – older adults are the province’s fastest growing demographic
• Questions about the program can be answered by contacting the ministry at: Email: seniorscommunitygrant@ontario.ca; Toll free: 1-833-SCG-INFO (1-833-724-4636); TTY: (for the hearing impaired): 1-800-387-5559; Fax: 416-326-7078

LEARN MORE
 

• Programs and services to help seniors be healthy, active and engaged
• Seniors Active Living Centres
• Age Friendly Communities