Applications being accepted for Seniors’ Secretariat grants

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Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding.

Applications are being accepted for 2020-2021 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants until April 8, 2020. The grants provide up to $5,000 per project to organizations or groups interested in enriching the lives of seniors. Groups eligible for funding include non-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks, municipal governments, band/tribal councils, and other Aboriginal organizations in Prince Edward Island.

“The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat plays a big role in enhancing the lives of seniors across Prince Edward Island. These grants help promote healthy, active aging and foster social connectedness and inclusion of seniors in our communities. I encourage individuals and organizations to bring forward their ideas and apply for the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant.”

- Social Development and Housing Minister Ernie Hudson

Preference will be given to projects that promote:
-   positive images of aging and support healthy aging;
-   personal safety and financial security;
-   social inclusion and participation; and
-   support for aging in place (in home and community).

For more information and to apply, visit PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant, or email seniors@gov.pe.ca or call the seniors line at 1-866-770-0588.

Media contact:
April Gallant
Department of Social Development and Housing
902-620-3409
aldgallant@gov.pe.ca

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