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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2025
Location
Canada
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.
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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 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
Eligibility
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
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.
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.
What is the Age Better Grants?
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.
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 organization
Initiative supports older adults locally
Fits Ageing Connected or Ageing Boldly
What expenses are eligible under Age Better Grants?
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
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
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