Canada: 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant Program

Deadline: 15-Jul-21

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility is inviting proposals for the 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant (SCG) Program to support projects that enable local not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and opportunities that encourage greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for older adults (aged 55+).

Areas

The ministry has identified four priority areas to support older Ontarians across the province:

Age at home and in communities
Be safe and secure
Remain healthy, active, and socially engaged
Participate in the labour market and economy as they wish.

Priorities

The 2021-22 SCG Program will support these priorities by funding projects that will:

Promote and support age-friendly community development (e.g., develop an agefriendly local action plan or opportunities for intergenerational engagement).
Strengthen the safety and well-being of older adults (e.g., delivery of programs about falls prevention or elder abuse awareness / prevention).
Adapt and deliver programs and services to isolated older adults either virtually (e.g., internet or telephone-based programs) or in-person (following provincial guidelines) so they can stay active and socially engaged.
Create safe opportunities for older adults to network and increase engagement in community labour markets through virtual mentoring, volunteerism, and training to support entrepreneurship.

Funding Information

A total investment of $5 million in 2021-2022 will allow non-profit organizations, community groups and municipalities to receive funding ranging from $1,000 up to $25,000 for local projects.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must:
- Be not for profit.
- Be community-oriented organizations or groups that contribute to the well-being of local older adults.
- Represent seniors’ groups and/or offer programs or services that directly benefit older adults living in Ontario.
- Be registered in Transfer Payment Ontario.
Eligible applicants include:
- Indigenous groups
- Municipalities
- Local service boards
- Individuals who represent seniors’ groups
- Unincorporated or incorporated non-profit organizations