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Age-Friendly Communities Grant
Funding for age-friendly community initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program funds projects and planning that help older Nova Scotians stay active, healthy, and engaged in their communities. It supports intergenerational activities, physical activity, healthy eating, digital skills, transportation, and community planning initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that help older adults stay active, healthy, and socially connected.
- Intergenerational activities, physical activity, healthy eating, digital skills, and transportation projects.
- Planning initiatives to assess community needs and develop solutions for aging populations.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents
- Project plan for requests of $10,000 or more
- Identified partner organizations for requests of $10,000 or more
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit community organizations
- Local governments, including municipalities and Mi'kmaq Band Councils
- Universities and not-for-profit post-secondary institutions
- Schools through their Regional Centre of Education or Conseil scolaire acadien provincial
Who is not eligible
- Businesses
- Individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome by email.
- Approved projects receive funding after approval.
- Applicants with previous grants must have final reports submitted before new funding is considered.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2025-26 cycle are closed.
- Applicants with previous grants must have submitted final reports.
- Project proposals of $10,000 or more must include a project plan and partner organizations.
- Affordability, accessibility, inclusion, and engagement with diverse communities are important considerations.
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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?
This program funds projects and planning that help older Nova Scotians stay active, healthy, and engaged in their communities. It supports intergenerational activities, physical activity, healthy eating, digital skills, transportation, and community planning initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Age-Friendly Communities Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program?
To be eligible for the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program, you must:
Based in Nova Scotia
Eligible organization type
Planning projects need local partnership
What expenses are eligible under Age-Friendly Communities Grant?
Projects that help older adults stay active, healthy, and socially connected.
Intergenerational activities, physical activity, healthy eating, digital skills, and transportation projects.
Planning initiatives to assess community needs and develop solutions for aging populations.
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.
Where is the Age-Friendly Communities Grant available?
The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Age-Friendly Communities Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Age-Friendly Communities Grant is a Grant and Funding