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Seniors Care Grant
Support for seniors’ household and heating costs
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Funding available
$ 750
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
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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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Minimum amount : 750 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
Official resources
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Apply online or use a paper form.
- Make sure all adults on the application are available to sign.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application online or by mail.
- Step 3: Respond to follow-up requests
- Provide proof of income, home ownership or lease agreement, and receipts only if requested later.
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
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Seniors Care Grant Program
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