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Seniors Community Meal Grant
Funding for free community meals for seniors
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 25, 2025
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Seniors Community Meal Grant supports free communal meals for seniors by helping offset food costs. It funds new meal programs or increased capacity in existing ones, with up to $5,000 available per organization.
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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 : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating new community meal programs for seniors
- Increasing the capacity of existing community meal programs
- Providing free communal meals at one-time or recurring events
- Offering in-person sit-down meals, with delivery and/or takeout options
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Application package for a partnership, if applicable
- Letter outlining the partnership roles and responsibilities, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Clubs and organizations that serve seniors and/or Indigenous elders
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based coalitions or networks
- Municipal governments
- Private businesses, preferably in partnership with a seniors-serving organization
Who is not eligible
- Public agencies, including government departments and health authorities
- Community care facilities
- Long-term care facilities
- Organizations unable to enter into a legal funding agreement
Eligible expenses
- Food costs
- Honoraria for preparation and cooking staff
- Delivery expenses, including fuel and food containers
- Facility rentals
- Materials and supplies for meal service
- Publicity and promotion
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses and infrastructure
- Large-scale equipment such as fridges, stoves, chairs, and laptops
- Decorations for events
- Expenses incurred before the funding agreement is executed, unless approved
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed based on how well the project meets the program objectives.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision by letter and/or email.
- Approved funding amounts may differ from the amount requested.
- Successful applicants receive funding after signing a funding agreement.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization will be considered.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report on outcomes and expenditures.
- Funding is provided after a funding agreement is signed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seniors Community Meal Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Seniors Community Meal 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 Community Meal Grant?
The Seniors Community Meal Grant supports free communal meals for seniors by helping offset food costs. It funds new meal programs or increased capacity in existing ones, with up to $5,000 available per organization.
How much funding can be received?
Seniors Community Meal Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Seniors Community Meal Grant program?
To be eligible for the Seniors Community Meal Grant program, you must:
New or expanded meal programs for seniors
Free meals for seniors
Ability to sign a funding agreement
What expenses are eligible under Seniors Community Meal Grant?
Creating new community meal programs for seniors
Increasing the capacity of existing community meal programs
Providing free communal meals at one-time or recurring events
Offering in-person sit-down meals, with delivery and/or takeout options
Who can I contact for more information about the Seniors Community Meal Grant?
You can contact Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors by email at kmduffy@ihis.org.
Where is the Seniors Community Meal Grant available?
The Seniors Community Meal Grant program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Seniors Community Meal Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Seniors Community Meal Grant is a Grant and Funding