Deadline: 7-Oct-22
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, has announced a call for applications for the 2022-23 Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative.
The Seniors' Social Inclusion Initiative supports seniors organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador to organize and promote activities and programs that support social inclusion, healthy aging, mental wellness, and overall well-being.
Grants are available to seniors' organizations, including 50+ clubs and other organizations that provide social engagement and inclusion opportunities for older adults. Activities should support social inclusion, healthy aging, mental wellness, and overall well-being
Funding Information
Grants are available in the following amounts:
- Up to $1,000 for unincorporated organizations
- Up to $2,000 for incorporated organizations
- Up to $3,000 for unincorporated or incorporated organizations for intergenerational projects/ activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must:
- Reside in Newfoundland and Labrador and funding must be used for projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Be in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Applications from individuals will not be considered.
Requirements
Applicants must adhere to the following:
- Organizations must be located in Newfoundland and Labrador and funding must be used for projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Incorporated organizations must be in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Unincorporated organizations must provide a letter of support from an individual such as:
- Mayor or Town Clerk
- Provincial Member of the House of Assembly (MHA)
- Federal Member of Parliament (MP)
- Place of worship
- Organizations must not have any outstanding reports/forms to be submitted from previous grant programs with the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development. An exception may be granted at the sole discretion of the Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development in extenuating circumstances.
- In order for successful applicants to receive payments, their organization must be set up for direct deposit and be registered as a supplier with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. If your organization is not currently set up as a supplier, or for direct deposit, the Seniors and Aging Division will provide you with the necessary form and instructions for you to complete and return along with a copy of a void check or form signed by your bank.
- Banking information must be in the name of the applicant organization. Personal banking information will not be accepted.
For more information, visit CFPs.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2022/cssd/0621n03/