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PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024)
Funding for projects improving older adults' lives
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 9, 2026
Location
Prince Edward Island
Overview
This program offers up to $5,000 per project to support initiatives that improve the lives of older adults in Prince Edward Island. Eligible projects may focus on healthy aging, social isolation, intergenerational connection, age-friendly communities, safety, and access to information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 9, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Prince Edward Island
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that improve the lives of older adults
- Projects supporting healthy aging, age-friendly communities, and access to seniors' information and services
- Projects addressing social isolation, elder abuse awareness, positive mental health, and intergenerational connection
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget with expenses and revenues
- Project workplan
- Supporting attachments with organizational and project information
- Letter of support, if a partner signs the agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based coalitions and networks
- Municipal governments
- Clubs and organizations serving seniors or Indigenous elders
- Private businesses, if partnered with a seniors-serving organization
Who is not eligible
- Public agencies
- Community care facilities
- Long-term care facilities
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries and honoraria
- Professional fees, facility rentals, materials, supplies, publicity, promotion, and evaluation
- Travel costs within Prince Edward Island
- Organizational audit
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses and infrastructure
- Large-scale office equipment
- Travel outside Prince Edward Island
- Expenses incurred before the funding agreement is executed, unless approved
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a subcommittee of the Department of Social Development and Seniors and the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.
- Projects are assessed against the program priorities and objectives, including impact, innovation, and cost effectiveness.
- Applicants are notified by letter and/or email of the funding decision.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before funding is released.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit up to two funding applications for two separate projects.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report by March 1, 2027.
- Approved funding amounts may differ from the amount requested.
- Past recipients may reapply if all previous reporting requirements were completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024). 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 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024)?
This program offers up to $5,000 per project to support initiatives that improve the lives of older adults in Prince Edward Island. Eligible projects may focus on healthy aging, social isolation, intergenerational connection, age-friendly communities, safety, and access to information.
How much funding can be received?
PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) program?
To be eligible for the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) program, you must:
Must be able to sign a funding agreement.
Project must involve older adults.
Project should match grant priorities.
What expenses are eligible under PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024)?
Projects that improve the lives of older adults
Projects supporting healthy aging, age-friendly communities, and access to seniors' information and services
Projects addressing social isolation, elder abuse awareness, positive mental health, and intergenerational connection
Who can I contact for more information about the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024)?
You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) by email at mdmelanson@ihis.org or by phone at 902-218-2051.
Where is the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) available?
The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant Program (2023-2024) is a Grant and Funding