The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program in Nova Scotia is now open for applications, offering up to $25,000 in funding for projects that help seniors stay active and engaged. Grants are awarded annually. Last year’s grants provided more than $530,000 in funding for 44 community projects across the province.
Groups eligible to apply include, not-for-profit organizations and cooperatives, municipalities, First Nations communities, universities and not-for-profit post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia.
Businesses and individuals are not eligible.
Seniors are vital members of their communities and important citizens of our province. They contribute as volunteers, leaders, mentors, caregivers, and more. By supporting projects that create age-friendly communities, this program helps older Nova Scotians age well and live healthy, active lives.
The program supports organizations like the BOLD Living Learning Centre in Baddeck, which is using the grant it received to offer wellness, social, and educational activities for seniors. The centre is also providing opportunities for seniors and youth to connect, share knowledge, and enjoy activities together, including knitting, crocheting, glass painting, gardening, playing games, singing, and learning computer skills.
The grants also support provincewide initiatives like Dance Nova Scotia’s Dance for Health, which promotes the role of dance in a healthy lifestyle and focuses on issues specific to people living with Parkinson’s disease.
The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program opened for applications on September 17th and will be accepting applications until November 1st. Program and application details can be found here.