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Senior Care Micro Grant
Funding for senior care and healthy aging projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 to support senior care and healthy aging initiatives in the Peterborough area. Eligible activities include research, equipment, nutrition, physical activity, and mental health projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects focused on senior care
- Equipment-based senior care initiatives
- Nutrition programs for seniors
- Physical activity projects for seniors
- Mental health projects for seniors
Documents Needed
- Project timeline
- Project budget
- Charitable registration number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Medical organizations
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchases
- Research-related costs
- Nutrition support activities
- Physical activity initiatives
- Mental health program costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Peterborough City
- Peterborough County
- Hiawatha First Nation
- Curve Lake First Nation
Additional information
- The program is intended as a low-barrier application process.
- Funding can support either new needs or existing programs.
- Projects should be general in scope and benefit as many people as possible.
- Priority is given to projects with lasting impact, emerging needs, and improved quality of life for seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Senior Care Micro Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Senior Care Micro 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 Senior Care Micro Grant?
This program provides up to $5,000 to support senior care and healthy aging initiatives in the Peterborough area. Eligible activities include research, equipment, nutrition, physical activity, and mental health projects.
How much funding can be received?
Senior Care Micro Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Senior Care Micro Grant program?
To be eligible for the Senior Care Micro Grant program, you must:
Community or not-for-profit organizations
Medical organizations included
Projects in the Peterborough area
What expenses are eligible under Senior Care Micro Grant?
Research projects focused on senior care
Equipment-based senior care initiatives
Nutrition programs for seniors
Physical activity projects for seniors
Mental health projects for seniors
Who can I contact for more information about the Senior Care Micro Grant?
You can contact Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation.
Where is the Senior Care Micro Grant available?
The Senior Care Micro Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Senior Care Micro Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Senior Care Micro Grant is a Grant and Funding