Seniors' Housing & Support Initiative
Applications are currently being accepted for this program.Launched in 2004, the Seniors' Housing and Support Initiative (SHSI) was created through a one-time $2 million grant from the (now) Ministry of Community & Rural Development to assist local governments to prepare for an aging population. In 2007, the (now) Ministry of Healthy Living & Sport provided a $0.5 million grant to further support the initiative and to incorporate a focus on Age-friendly projects.
In the initial phases of the program, the emphasis was on information sharing, including workshop sessions at all five Area Association meetings, the development of the 'Seniors in Communities' website, and grants for 'Seniors in Communities Dialogues.' Feedback and analysis of these initial grants led to the creation of pilot project funding, which was available to local governments in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
In the fall of 2008, the first round of Age-friendly Community Planning grants was available to local governments. This was followed by a second round of community planning grants in the spring of 2009. UBCM is pleased to announce that grants of up to $20,000.00 are now available to support community planning initiatives and/or community projects focussed on age-friendly communities and the ability of seniors to age in place.
2010 Age-friendly Community Planning & Project Grants
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 program. Eligible activities are new community planning activities and/or community projects that are undertaken by a local government and that address the guiding principles and funding priorities of the program. This includes comprehensive age-friendly community planning/projects or activities that focus on one (or more) of the eight age-friendly community components.- Program & Application Guide [PDF - 143 KB]
- Application Form [DOC - 105 KB] - Due March 12, 2010
2008 Age-friendly Community Planning Grant Program
Round 2
- Program and Application Guide [PDF - 211 KB]
- Progress Report Form [DOC - 101 KB] - Due December 31, 2009
- Final Report Form [DOC - 106 KB] - Due July 31, 2010
Round 1
- Final Report Form [DOC - 106 KB] - Due December 31, 2009.
Seniors in Communities Website
The Seniors in Communities website contains resources for local governments that are considering or undertaking planning or programming for local seniors. Information about the Age-friendly Communities Implementation Team and resources for age-friendly communities are also available.
Additional Information
- Planning for the future: Age-friendly and Disability-friendly Official Community Plans [PDF - 311 KB]
- Member Release: 2009 Age-friendly Community Planning Grants [PDF - 191 KB]
- Member Release: 2008 Pilot Project Grant Recipients [PDF - 273 KB]
Contact Information
For more information contact Local Government Program Services at (250) 356-5134 or lgps@ubcm.ca.Go to Top
