Applications Open for Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

Press Release

April 8, 2025

The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program.

Age-friendly communities play a vital role in promoting overall well-being by supporting healthy, active and connected lives across the lifespan. Creating age-friendly and dementia-friendly communities allows people of all ages and abilities to age well in the right place and participate meaningfully in their communities.

The program provides funding support to eligible municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies and provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations with an age-friendly mandate through two funding streams:

• Stream 1: Planning – To support communities in completing an age-friendly assessment and action plan.
• Stream 2: Projects – To address one or more action identifies in the communities age-friendly action plan.

Eligible applicants may apply for funding of up to $10,000. Collaborative initiatives involving two or more communities are encouraged, and applications demonstrating a regional approach may qualify for up to $15,000.

To obtain a copy of the program guidelines and application form, please visit the department’s website or call toll-free 1-888-494-2266. The deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.

In 2024-25, 10 recipients were awarded funding through the 2024-25 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program, as detailed in the backgrounder below.

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“Our government is committed to doing its part to continue to prioritize the well-being of seniors in our province with investments that support people to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Creating age- and dementia-friendly communities allows individuals to thrive for as long as possible, regardless of age, ability, income or other status.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development

“When communities are more accessible and inclusive, it enhances the quality of life for residents across the lifespan. I encourage eligible not-for-profit organizations and municipalities located throughout the province to take advantage of the Age-Friendly Communities Program to help build stronger, sustainable communities.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

“On behalf of the Southern Labrador Development Association, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, for your generous financial contributions. Your support has played a pivotal role in making our Age-Friendly Community initiative, possible. By investing in our vision, you have empowered us to foster inclusivity, enhance community well-being, and support meaningful projects that benefit individuals of all ages. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and dedication to the betterment of our region. Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected community.”
Russ Hancock
Executive Director, Southern Labrador Development Association

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Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

BACKGROUNDER

2024-25 Recipients

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