Deadline: 25-Mar-25
The Department of Social Development and Seniors (SDS) is seeking applications for the Seniors Community Meal Grant to promote access to healthy meals and reduce social isolation in seniors.
The Seniors Community Meal Grant aims to create new community meal programs, or to increase capacity in existing community meal programs. The meals can be provided at a one-time event or at re-occurring events, and must be offered at no cost to seniors. To encourage social interaction and connection, applicants must ensure that there is an in-person, sit down option to these meals (as well as delivery and/or takeout options).
Funding Information
- The grant amount available for 2025-2026 will be up to $5,000. Only one application per organization is permitted.
- Projects must begin no earlier than June 1, 2025, and must be completed (with final report submitted) by March 1, 2026.
Expenditures
- The following is a list of eligible expenditures:
- Cost of food
- Honoraria for preparation/cooking staff
- Delivery expenses (fuel, food containers, etc.)
- Facility rentals (facility repairs or maintenance not covered)
- Materials and supplies (e.g. cutlery, hairnets, napkins, gloves, etc.)
- Publicity and promotion
- Evaluation and monitoring expenses (that are directly related to the project)
- The following is a list of non-eligible expenditures:
- Capital expenses and/or infrastructure (i.e. the money an organization spends to buy, maintain, or improve its fixed assets, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, or land)
- Large-scale equipment (e.g. fridges, stoves, chairs, laptops, etc.)
- Decorations for events
Eligibility Criteria
- The following are examples of organizations that are eligible to apply:
- Senior-serving clubs and organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based coalitions or networks
- Municipal governments
- Organizations that support Indigenous peoples
- For additional clarity:
- All eligible organizations must ensure that meals are prepared in a location that has a valid provincial food permit. Organizations must also receive prior approval to use any facilities required to prepare and host meals.
- Preference may be given to senior-serving clubs and organizations.
- Preference may be given to projects that have lower costs, and who are able to leverage contributions from other sources (e.g., funding, in-kind contributions, donations).
- Preference may be given to applicants that propose to offer multiple events.
- Private businesses can apply to the Seniors Community Meal Grant, and are strongly encouraged to partner with a senior-serving club or community organization.
- Public agencies (Health PEI, Government departments) are not eligible for funding.
- Community and long-term care facilities are not eligible for funding.
For more information, visit PEI.
