Two provincial grant programs are now accepting applications from organizations and community groups that support Island seniors. The Seniors’ Secretariat Grant provides funding to community-based organizations for projects that are designed to improve the lives of Island seniors...
A handbook of information about programs and services for seniors living in Prince Edward Island published by the Seniors' Secretariat.
For copies of this guide or to give comments, contact:
Melanie Melanson
Seniors Policy Advisor
Guidelines for the 2026 Seniors' Secretariat Grants.
Application form for the 2026 Seniors' Secretariat Grants.
As part of its mandate, the Department of Social Development and Seniors, in collaboration with the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat, provides the Seniors’ Secretariat grant funding program to ensure that eligible organizations have opportunities to apply for funding for projects that...
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators? The role of the Seniors Navigators is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers. The work of the Seniors Navigators will allow seniors to...
What is the role of the Seniors' Secretariat? The Seniors’ Secretariat is a provincial body created to provide policy and program advice to government and other organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Seniors’ Secretariat also develops and supports public...
It's ok to be young. It's ok to be older. Ageism or age discrimination affects us all - young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging is harmful as it sends a negative message about self worth, respect, and ability. Learn more about older adult...
The Provincial Government wants to hear from Island residents to help inform the next Five-year Seniors Action Plan. The action plan will be developed in partnership with the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat. It will focus on addressing the needs of PEI’s aging population, with an...
Five Island seniors were honoured with the Senior Islander of the Year Award for the positive impact they have made to their communities. These awards recognize the efforts that seniors have made in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, fundraising, sports, recreation...