Senior Safety Grant Applications Open

Seniors in the province can benefit from a grant program that promotes awareness around senior abuse, crime prevention, safety and health issues.

The Senior Safety Grant, funded by the departments of Seniors and Justice, provides up to $20,000 to help fund programs that provide information, support and guidance to seniors. Eligible programs promote education and awareness of senior abuse, including financial, emotional and physical, crime prevention, safety and health. Another highlight of the program is to improve communication between seniors and police and connect seniors with helpful services and programs.

"Through the grant program community organizations can access support to help them provide valuable safety awareness information sessions and materials for seniors," said Denise Peterson-Rafuse, Minister of Seniors. "Community safety programs benefit everyone and help make life better for all Nova Scotians."

"These grants are part of a larger effort to prevent and reduce crime in our province," said Ross Landry, Minister of Justice. "Whether it's working with seniors, youth, community organizations or local municipalities, crime prevention happens at the community level and we all have a role to play in keeping our citizens, communities, streets and homes safe."

The Senior Safety Grant also advances the Strategy for Positive Aging, a long-term guide for planning for the province's aging population.

New and existing Seniors' Safety Program groups are encouraged to apply. Application forms are available on the Department of Seniors website at www.gov.ns.ca/seniors or by calling toll-free at 1-800-670-0065 and in metro, 424-0065. The grant applications will be accepted until Oct. 28.