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Age Better Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Age Better Grants Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Age Better Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Age Better Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Age Better Grants?

Age Better Grants is funded by HelpAge Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Age Better Grants program?

To be eligible for the Age Better Grants program, you must: • Community-based seniors’ services organization • Initiative supports older adults locally • Fits Ageing Connected or Ageing Boldly

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Age Better Grants?

You can contact HelpAge Canada.

Q: Where is the Age Better Grants available?

The Age Better Grants program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 2, 2026

Canada

Support community services and programs for older adults

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

Overview

Age Better provides up to $20,000 to community-based seniors’ services organizations. Funding supports equipment, services, and social programs that help older adults stay healthy, engaged, and active, including initiatives focused on social connection or on combating ageism and preventing elder abuse and neglect.

Activities funded

Programs that promote social connection among older adults
Initiatives that foster a sense of belonging for older people
Initiatives that combat ageism
Initiatives that prevent elder abuse and neglect
Initiatives that protect the rights of older adults

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,850

Weekly social meetups with transportation and tech support for seniors

$ 20,000

Elder abuse prevention workshops with rights education and support line

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a community-based seniors’ services organization.
The proposed initiative must support older people in the community.
The project must align with one of the program’s streams (Ageing Connected or Ageing Boldly).

Who is eligible?

Community-based seniors’ services organizations

Eligible expenses

Equipment for older adults to support health, engagement, and activity
Services for older people in the community
Social programs for older adults

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Processing and Agreement

Applicants are notified of their status by email by May 12.

Additional information

Two funding streams are offered: Ageing Connected and Ageing Boldly.
Applicants are notified of their application status by email by May 12.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Age Better Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Age Better Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.