Applications Open for Senior Safety Grant

A provincial grant program that aims to improve seniors' health and safety is accepting applications for 2013.

The Senior Safety Grant provides up to $20,000 to non-profit, community-based safety programs that inform, guide and support seniors.

"We are committed to the safety and well-being of seniors," said Marilyn More, acting Minister of Seniors. "This grant program has a history of making life better for seniors and their families. We are pleased to be able to offer support again this year."

The provincial funding address safety concerns of seniors and provides awareness and education in areas such as senior abuse, crime prevention, safety and health issues, and strengthened relations between seniors and police.

"These grants enhance existing programs and expansion to areas of Nova Scotia where programs do not exist," said Ross Landry, Minister of Justice. "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 organizations these grants support are helping to do just that."

The grant promotes the Nova Scotia Elder Abuse and Positive Aging strategies, and helps prevent and reduce crime. For more information and applications, visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors or call, toll-free, 1-800-670-0065 or 424-0065, in metro. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 15.