2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
The Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program plays a vital role in promoting overall well-being by supporting healthy, active, and connected lives across the lifespan. It supports the creation of communities that allow people of all ages and abilities to age well in the right place and participate meaningfully in their communities. The program offers two funding streams:
Stream 1: Planning
- Completion of an age-friendly community or regional assessment and development of an action plan, and
- Adding an age-friendly lens to a Municipal Plan or alternate local community planning documentation.
Stream 2: Projects
- Projects that address one or more actions identified in your age-friendly action plan, such as:
- Enhancing transportation, housing, public spaces, and wayfinding to improve mobility and safety.
- Providing education, tech training, and opportunities for older adults to engage in paid or volunteer roles.
- Pairing older adults with youth for mentorship, shared housing, and volunteer initiatives to strengthen social connections.
- Educating community members, businesses, and service providers to better support aging individuals, including those with dementia.
- Creating inclusive activities such as walking clubs, yoga, or book clubs.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a municipality, Indigenous governing body, or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organization with an age-friendly mandate.
- Have completed all past reporting requirements.
- Have a bank account in the applicant’s name.
Available Funding
Funding of up to $10,000 is available. Collaboration between two or more communities is strongly encouraged. Applications that demonstrate a regional approach may qualify for up to $15,000.
Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is May 16, 2025.
How to Apply
To apply, send your completed applications and all required documents to CSSDGrantPrograms@gov.nl.ca, with the subject line 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program.
If you have questions about the 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program or the application process, please contact the Seniors and Aging Division at aging-and-seniors@gov.nl.ca or toll-free at 1-888-494-2266.
2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program Guidelines
Stream 1 – Planning Application (Fillable Word Form)
Stream 2 – Project Application (Fillable Word Form)
Final Report (Fillable Word Form)
More information about Age Friendly Communities