Seniors Community Grant Program
by Grants Ontario / Transfer Payment Ontario
Also known as: SCG · Seniors Community Grants
Seniors Community Grants give local nonprofits $1,000 to $25,000 for projects helping adults 55+ stay independent, safe, connected, and financially secure - delivered in person, virtually, or remotely. Over 2,100 projects funded since 2018; the 2026-27 round (which added a Veterans Program Stream and funded 325 projects) is now closed. It runs annually via Transfer Payment Ontario - the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility typically opens the call in winter/spring.
Key facts
- Amount
- $1,000 – $25,000
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- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Next intake not announced watch this page or subscribe to the calendar
- Who qualifies
- Local not for profit community groups and organizations
- Projects serve older adults aged 55+
- Programming may be delivered remotely, virtually, or in person
- 2026-27 program includes a Veterans Program Stream for projects benefiting senior veterans
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Application process
- Annual application call via Transfer Payment Ontario (2026-27 round now closed; 325 projects funded)
- Questions go to your MSAA regional development advisor
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Common questions
How much can we apply for?
Grants range from $1,000 up to $25,000 per project, per the official ontario.ca page. Projects must help older adults (55+) live independently, stay safe, stay connected to community, avoid isolation, or improve financial security and social connection.
Is the program open right now?
No - applications for the 2026-27 round are closed (325 projects were funded). The program has run annually since 2018, so watch ontario.ca and Transfer Payment Ontario for the next call, or contact your MSAA regional development advisor.
What's the Veterans Program Stream?
New for 2026-27, this stream funds projects that positively impact senior veterans, building on the province's priority to improve quality of life for Ontario's veterans.
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: