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
For more information, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/information-seniors-organizations#section-0