Leduc County Seniors Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 31-Jan-2025

The Leduc County is seeking applications for the Seniors grant program to support projects, programs and events that enrich the quality of life and enhance the health and well-being of seniors within Leduc County.

The program is designed to provide funding support to organizations and volunteer groups who will create new opportunities for Leduc County seniors to connect, engage and contribute to their communities. For the purpose of this grant, the term “senior” will refer to any person of, or over the age of 55.

Objectives

• Promote and encourage active engagement and volunteerism
• Foster a sense of belonging
• Promote social inclusion
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships
• Enhance access to social supports
• Develop and strengthen skills that build resilience

Priorities

• Aging well
  • Supporting social, emotional and physical health
  • Supporting aging in place
  • Improving quality of life
  • Building skills or increasing knowledge
• Inclusion and diversity
  • Intergenerational programming and mentorship
  • Collaborating with diverse communities, ethnicities or groups
  • Supporting seniors in rural and remote locations
  • Reducing stigma and ageism or promoting positive messages on aging
• Connection and engagement
  • Increasing social networks
  • Providing affordable solutions to enable access and inclusion
  • Providing volunteer opportunities and engaging new volunteers
  • Supporting digital literacy

Funding Information

• Grant amounts
  • A maximum of $15,000 will be distributed by Leduc County to suitable applicants based on the project, program or event’s alignment with the funding objectives and priorities outlined above.
  • If there are not enough suitable applicants, not all funding may be distributed.
  • Approved applicants may not receive the entire amount requested.
  • Final funding decisions will be approved by Leduc County Council.
• Conditions of funding
  • Community groups receiving funds from the seniors grant program must demonstrate they meet the above-listed criteria by completing an application form.
  • Funds must be spent within 12 months of being received unless otherwise approved by Leduc County.
  • Organizations will not receive funding from multiple grant programs for the same project, program or event.
  • Organizations will only receive one grant per project, program or event per year.

Ineligible Expenses

• Projects, programs or events fully funded by other sources
• Clubs, groups or organizations that are not open to the general public
• Projects/programs/events that are not open to Leduc County seniors
• Projects/programs/events that are solely recreational or social
• Renovations or operational expenses
• Wages or subsidies directly paid to staff, volunteers, or participants
• Fundraising or administration costs
• Travel costs for organizers
• Retroactive project/program/event cost

Eligibility Criteria

• The organization or group must currently serve Leduc County residents, the event held in Leduc County and identify as one of the following:
  • A not-for-profit organization, such as a seniors centre, recreation group, cultural club or community hall group.
  • A coalition, network, committee or group of individuals committed to working together.
  • A for-profit organization, provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and does not generate profit.
• Partnerships between multiple groups or organizations are encouraged.
• Eligible projects, programs or events can be social and/or recreational in nature
• Eligible projects, programs or events must focus on a minimum of one priority
• Examples
  • Community social luncheons with a guest speaker on scams and frauds targeting seniors
  • Physical activities focused on aging and mobility
  • Intergenerational paint nights for seniors and youth
  • Program to teach seniors digital literacy and online safety
  • Reducing fees for seniors to encourage more participation in community events
  • Developing a new program to engage new senior volunteers

Ineligible Organizations

• Municipalities.
• For-profit organizations where the nature and intent of the activity is commercial and generates profit.
• Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in a project, program or event that benefits seniors from the entire community.
• Any organization or group whose projects, programs or events targeting people under the age of 55.
• Any organization or group that is not in good standing with Leduc County.

Assessment Criteria

• All eligible applicants will be reviewed by Leduc County Family and Community Support Services. The evaluation of applications will be reviewed using, but not limited to, the following criteria:
  • The project, program or event enhances social opportunities to a broad base of local seniors
  • Contribution to quality of life, social participation and inclusion of local seniors
  • Viability of the initiative
  • Organizational competence
  • Fiscal responsibility and viability

For more information, visit Leduc County.