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Age-Friendly Communities Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Age-Friendly Communities Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program?

To be eligible for the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program, you must: Open to local government, community organizations, and older adults in Nova Scotia

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Age-Friendly Communities Grant?

You can contact Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care by email at agefriendly@novascotia.ca.

Q: Where is the Age-Friendly Communities Grant available?

The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Q: Is the Age-Friendly Communities Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Age-Friendly Communities Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Nova Scotia, Canada

Funding for projects supporting active and engaged seniors in Nova Scotia

Grant and Funding

Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care

Overview

Through this program, communities can develop innovative activities that encourage active aging and social inclusion. Eligible projects include intergenerational activities, health and wellness programs, technology training, transportation improvements, and access to healthy food options. The application process emphasizes community collaboration, sustainability, and measurable outcomes to ensure funded initiatives truly benefit older adults and promote age-friendly environments.

Recipients of these grants are expected to demonstrate strong community partnerships and a clear plan for long-term impact, helping to create inclusive, accessible, and vibrant communities for seniors across Nova Scotia. The program strives to empower organizations to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that address local aging needs and foster community resilience.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Nova Scotia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Implementing programs that promote social connection and intergenerational bonding.
Supporting physical activity and health for older adults through community activities.
Providing digital literacy training to enhance online safety and connectivity.
Creating transportation solutions to improve access to community services and activities.
Developing nutrition and healthy eating programs for seniors.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Implementing a digital skills training program for older adults

$ 16,000

Creating mobile health services to improve rural seniors' healthcare access

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Local governments within Nova Scotia
Community organizations and non-profits working with seniors

Eligible geographic areas

Nova Scotia

Selection criteria

Alignment with community needs and priorities.
Potential impact on seniors’ quality of life.
Innovativeness and sustainability of the project.
Partnerships and community engagement.
Feasibility and capacity for implementation.

How to apply

Step 1: Submit a short concept proposal to the program team.Step 2: Await a scheduled meeting for project discussion and approval.Step 3: Prepare a detailed application including project description, objectives, and collaboration details.Step 4: Submit the full application with all supporting documents before the deadline.Step 5: Await approval and funding disbursement based on project milestones.

Contacts

agefriendly@novascotia.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Age-Friendly Communities Grant. 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-Friendly Communities Grant?

The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program provides financial support to organizations and community groups in Nova Scotia committed to enhancing the lives of older adults. The program offers project grants up to $10,000, with the possibility of funding larger-scale initiatives up to $20,000, and planning grants up to $25,000. The primary aim is to support projects that foster social engagement, physical health, nutrition, digital literacy, and transportation equity for seniors. Through this program, communities can develop innovative activities that encourage active aging and social inclusion. Eligible projects include intergenerational activities, health and wellness programs, technology training, transportation improvements, and access to healthy food options. The application process emphasizes community collaboration, sustainability, and measurable outcomes to ensure funded initiatives truly benefit older adults and promote age-friendly environments. Recipients of these grants are expected to demonstrate strong community partnerships and a clear plan for long-term impact, helping to create inclusive, accessible, and vibrant communities for seniors across Nova Scotia. The program strives to empower organizations to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that address local aging needs and foster community resilience.

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program?

What expenses are eligible under Age-Friendly Communities Grant?

Implementing programs that promote social connection and intergenerational bonding. Supporting physical activity and health for older adults through community activities. Providing digital literacy training to enhance online safety and connectivity. Creating transportation solutions to improve access to community services and activities. Developing nutrition and healthy eating programs for seniors.