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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Age Better Grants provide up to $20,000 to help community-based seniors’ services organizations support older adults. Funding is available for projects that strengthen social connection, combat ageism, prevent abuse and neglect, and protect older adults’ rights.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- Seniors
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs that promote social connection and a sense of belonging among older adults.
- Initiatives that combat ageism and protect older adults’ rights.
- Projects that prevent elder abuse and neglect.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project description and goals
- Budget breakdown
- Supporting information on expected community impact
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community-based seniors’ services organizations
Eligible expenses
- Equipment for older adults
- Services for older adults
- Social program delivery costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clear alignment with the 2025 priorities.
- Strong expected benefit for older adults.
- Measurable community impact.
- Meaningful involvement of older adults in the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application portal
- Visit the online portal when applications open.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Follow the step-by-step instructions for each section.
- Describe your goals, activities, and alignment with the program priorities.
- Prepare a realistic budget.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
- Wait for email confirmation after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the result by email by May 12, 2025.
- Successful applicants receive next-step instructions.
- Funding contract agreements are required for approved projects.
- Reporting expectations apply to funded projects.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization will be funded per granting cycle.
- Past grant recipients may apply again.
- Successful applicants will receive further instructions on next steps.
- Reporting expectations apply to funded projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Age Better Grants Program
What is the Age Better Grants?
Age Better Grants provide up to $20,000 to help community-based seniors’ services organizations support older adults. Funding is available for projects that strengthen social connection, combat ageism, prevent abuse and neglect, and protect older adults’ rights.
How much funding can be received?
Age Better Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Age Better Grants program?
To be eligible for the Age Better Grants program, you must:
Community-based seniors’ services organizations
Project for older adults
Aligned with program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Age Better Grants?
Programs that promote social connection and a sense of belonging among older adults.
Initiatives that combat ageism and protect older adults’ rights.
Projects that prevent elder abuse and neglect.
Where is the Age Better Grants available?
The Age Better Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Age Better Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Age Better Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Age Better Grants?
Age Better Grants is funded by HelpAge Canada