TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant program to help enable municipalities and local organizations to deliver programs for older adults to stay active in their communities.
This funding is an increase of $1 million from last year’s grants, allowing the province to help more grass-roots organizations positively impact the lives of older adults.
The grant program focuses on projects that align with four pillars which help improve the lives of older adults in the province:
-enabling aging-at-home and in communities;
-safety and security;
-remaining healthy, active and socially engaged; and
-participating in the labour market and economy.
“The Seniors Community Grant program helps enrich the lives of older Ontarians by helping them combat social isolation and anxiety through safe and community-based activities, many of them being virtual during the pandemic,” said minister for seniors and accessibility Raymond Cho.
“These grants recognize and empower the incredible work being done in communities across Ontario to help our seniors live active, safe and connected lives.”
Successful applicants will receive a grant of $1,000 to $25,000 to provide programs, learning and social opportunities for older adults to safely enjoy as Ontario continues to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicants can apply through Transfer Payment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario) online at Ontario.ca/GetFunding. The deadline is July 15 at 5pm EST.
