Ontario Helping Seniors Stay Safe, Healthy and Engaged in Huron--Bruce

Ontario Helping Seniors Stay Safe, Healthy and Engaged in Huron-Bruce

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NEWS June 26, 2020

Blyth – Local MPP Lisa Thompson has announced that Ontario is now accepting applications for the Seniors Community Grant Program providing opportunities for active aging.

“Our Seniors Community Grant Program can help older adults here in Huron-Bruce maintain their autonomy and independence, while enhancing their quality of life,” said Thompson.

This year, the health and safety of Ontario’s older adults is more important than ever. That is why the Seniors Community Grant (SCG) Program has been updated with a new focus on supporting projects that will enable older adults to stayed connected with their communities from the safety of their home. This year’s grant program is looking for projects that will:

Help older Ontarians receive the support they need in their community, reducing demand on acute and long-term care
Ensure Ontarians are less at risk for neglect, abuse and fraud, and that their rights and dignity are protected
Ensure more older adults are connected and engaged, reducing social isolation and leading to wellness and better health
Provide more opportunities for older adults in employment and volunteering, achieving greater financial security and engagement within the community.

The application period for the SCG Program is now open and closes on August 7, 2020.

I ncorporated not-for-profit organizations, local services boards, or Indigenous groups must submit applications to Transfer Payment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario) online at Ontario.ca/GetFunding . They can apply for funding from $1,000 up to $100,000.

The Province is committed to an Ontario that respects its diverse older population and supports their health and well-being.

We will continue to do everything possible to help our seniors stay connected and engaged in our communities. Their health and safety remain a key priority for the government.

QUICK FACTS

This year Ontario is investing up to $4 million in the Seniors Community Grant program.
Since the program was established in 2014, nearly 1,900 grants have been provided which have positively impacted the lives of more than a half-million seniors.
By 2023, there will be 3 million Ontarians over the age of 65 – older adults are the province’s fastest growing demographic.
Questions about the program can be answered by contacting the ministry:

Email: [email protected]

Toll free: 1-833-SCG-INFO (1-833-724-4636)

TTY: (for the hearing impaired): 1-800-387-5559

Fax: 416-326-7078

LEARN MORE

· Programs and services to help seniors be healthy, active and engaged

· Seniors Active Living Centres

· Age Friendly Communities

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Media contact: Nicko Vavassis,

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