Seniors Community Grant Program
Learn how community organizations can apply for grants to provide older adults with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement.
Overview
The Seniors Community Grant Program helps local not-for-profit community groups and organizations deliver projects, supports and resources that help older adults (aged 55+):
- live independently
- live with safety and security
- stay connected to their community
- avoid isolation
- achieve greater financial security and social connections
Programming can be delivered either:
- remotely
- virtually
- in-person
Grants range from $1,000 to up to $25,000.
Since 2018, the Seniors Community Grant Program has supported over 1,800 projects in communities across Ontario.
Download the fact sheet (PDF).
Veterans Program Stream
Building on the government’s priority to improve the quality of life for Ontario’s veterans, the 2025–26 Seniors Community Grant Program will include a program stream focused on funding projects that will positively impact senior veterans.
How to apply
The applications for the Seniors Community Grant Program are now closed.
Learn about other funding opportunities through the Ontario government.
Contact us
If you have questions about the program, please contact your regional development advisor.
Past recipients
Browse through the list of 282 community projects that received funding in 2024–2025.