Applications open for the 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

    Thursday, 10 April 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Collaborative initiatives involving two or more communities are encouraged, and applications demonstrating a regional approach may qualify for up to $15,000.

    Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. The program provides funding support to eligible municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies and provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations with an age-friendly mandate. Eligible applicants may apply for funding of up to $10,000 to be used in planning and projects. Collaborative initiatives involving two or more communities are encouraged, and applications demonstrating a regional approach may qualify for up to $15,000. Last year,  10 recipients were awarded funding through the program. To obtain a copy of the program guidelines and application form call toll-free 1-888-494-2266. The deadline to apply is May 16th. 

     

     

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