TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $740,000 to improve accessibility and support people of all ages and abilities throughout the province. Through the Inclusive Community Grants Program, 20 projects will receive funding to improve community life for older Ontarians and people with disabilities. “Inclusive communities are important because they help people with disabilities and seniors participate in community life …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing close to $925,000 in seniors services and activities to help more seniors in Northwestern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and social connected in their communities and closer to home. “Seniors helped build the Ontario we’re proud to live in today and they remain at the heart of our communities in every corner of the …
TORONTO— The Ontario government is investing more than $1.6 million in seniors services and activities to help more seniors in Northeastern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and social connected in their communities and closer to home. “Seniors helped build the Ontario we’re proud to live in today,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “When we invest in our …
QUEEN’S PARK —The Ontario government is expanding access to services and activities for seniors through a call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs. These programs provide social, cultural, learning, and recreational opportunities for seniors to stay fit, healthy and connected in their communities. “Seniors Active Living Centres improve the lives of Ontario’s seniors,’’ said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $6 million through the Seniors Community Grant Program to support 282 community projects that help seniors and older adults stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected, close to home. “The Seniors Community Grants Program is a great example of how our government is working for local communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. On August 1, 2024, the annual income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program will be increased for …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing up to $1.5 million in the EnAbling Change Program this year to support not-for-profits, municipalities, and other organizations across the province that are developing and implementing innovative initiatives to make Ontario accessible to people of all abilities. “By working together with businesses, organizations and communities, we can build a stronger and more accessible Ontario,” …
Applications now open for 2024-25 Inclusive Community Grants TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $750,000 this year to help communities across the province become more age-friendly and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Applications for the 2024-25 cycle of Inclusive Community Grants opened today. These grants provide municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities with up to $60,000 for local …
Community organizations can apply for funding for initiatives benefiting Ontarians aged 55+ TORONTO — Applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The seniors grants support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Every year, the Ontario government provides hundreds of Seniors Community Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 each. This …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October by promoting the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and creating inclusive workplaces. “The late David Onley, Ontario’s former Lieutenant Governor said to me, the best thing we can do for people with disabilities is to provide good paying jobs and meaningful training,” said Raymond Cho, Minister …
