Closed
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia
Overview
This program provides eligible Nova Scotia seniors with up to $750 per household. It helps cover household services, healthcare services, and home heating costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Minimum amount : 750 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for household services that help seniors remain in their homes
- Support for healthcare-related services for seniors
- Support for home heating needs
Documents Needed
- Social Insurance Numbers for all adults in the household
- Dates of birth for all adults in the household
- Proof of income, if requested
- Proof of home ownership or lease agreement, if requested
- Receipts for eligible services, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income seniors in Nova Scotia
Eligible expenses
- Meal preparation and grocery or meal delivery, excluding food costs
- Healthcare services such as physiotherapy, mental health support, and other wellness services
- Home heating, repairs, and regular heating maintenance
- House cleaning, laundry, organizing, moving help, and small home repairs
- Transportation, phone, cellphone, and internet services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Food costs
- Devices such as phones, cellphones, computers, laptops, and tablets
- Medical and assistive devices, including eyeglasses and dentures
- Medications, prescriptions, supplements, and vitamins
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Additional information may be requested by email if needed.
- Reimbursement is usually received within about 8 weeks.
- Approved payments are sent by direct deposit or mailed by cheque.
Additional information
- Only one person per household can apply.
- Applications may be submitted online or by mail.
- Receipts are only required if requested later.
- Applicants may also be eligible for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seniors Care Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Seniors Care 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 Seniors Care Grant?
This program provides eligible Nova Scotia seniors with up to $750 per household. It helps cover household services, healthcare services, and home heating costs.
How much funding can be received?
Seniors Care Grant Funds up to $750 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Seniors Care Grant program?
To be eligible for the Seniors Care Grant program, you must:
Age 65 or older
Household income $45,100 or less
Owns or rents a home
What expenses are eligible under Seniors Care Grant?
Support for household services that help seniors remain in their homes
Support for healthcare-related services for seniors
Support for home heating needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Seniors Care Grant?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at seniorsgrant@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-424-5200.
Where is the Seniors Care Grant available?
The Seniors Care Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Seniors Care Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Seniors Care Grant is a Grant and Funding