Seniors Community Grant Program

February 18, 2015

The Seniors Community Grant Program, the first grant program in Ontario dedicated solely to seniors, was introduced to give seniors more opportunities to participate in their communities by providing funding to not-for-profit community groups for projects that encourage greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for seniors.

The program is focused on encouraging initiatives and projects in the non-profit sector that encourage greater social inclusion, volunteerism, education and community engagement for seniors across the province. Grants range from $500-$8,000.

Who Can Apply?

• Individuals who represent a seniors group, not for profit organizations, municipalities, local service boards and aboriginal groups are eligible to apply.  Applicants may want to consider highlighting benefits related to:  seniors in rural, aboriginal and or/ culturally diverse communities, senior women and intergenerational relationships. Applications are being accepted between January 28, 2015 to March 27, 2015 for projects that occur between June  15, 2015 and March 31, 2016.
• Read the program guidelines and use this application form and guide.
• January 28, 2015 – News Release

The Seniors Community Grant Program has already supported 179 projects and helped 43,000 seniors across the province

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