Seniors' Housing & Support Initiative
Applications are not 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, Sport & Cultural Development to assist local governments to prepare for an aging population. In 2007, the (now) Ministry of Health provided a $0.5 million grant to further support the initiative and to incorporate a focus on age-friendly projects and additional funds were contributed in 2011 to support a new round of grant funding.
In the initial phases of the program, the emphasis was on information sharing 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, as well as a 2010 program which supported community planning and projects.
In October 2011, UBCM announced that grants of up to $20,000.00 were available to support community planning initiatives and/or community projects focused on age-friendly communities and the ability of seniors to age in place. The deadline for applications was December 2, 2011.
2012 Age-friendly Community Planning & Project Grants
Applications are not currently being accepted.
- Program & Application Guide [PDF - 309 KB]
- Application Form [DOC - 182 KB] - Due December 2, 2011
- Final Report Form [DOC - 187 KB] - Due within 30 days of project completion and no later than January 31, 2013
2010 Age-friendly Community Planning & Project Grants
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for progress and final report requirements.
- Program & Application Guide [PDF - 143 KB]
- Final Report Form [DOC - 110 KB] - Due within 30 days of project completion and no later than April 30, 2011.
Completed Age-friendly Plans & Reports
- City of Abbotsford - Abbotsford Indo Canadian Seniors Project Report [PDF - 1.8 MB]
- Bowen Island Municipality - Age-friendly Community Project Report to Council [PDF - 1.8 MB]
- City of Chilliwack - Age Friendly & Quality of Life 2008 Detailed Report [PDF - 2.8 MB]
- Town of Creston - 2008 Creston Valley Age-friendly Assessment [PDF - 1.3 MB]
- Village of New Denver - Age-friendly Assessment Final Report [PDF - 377 KB]
- Regional District of North Okanagan - Seniors' Engagement Strategy [PDF - 887 KB]
- District of Sechelt - A Welcoming & Inclusive Community for All [PDF - 1.2 MB]
SeniorsBC Website
The Seniors' Healthy Living Secretariat, in the Ministry of Health, maintains the SeniorsBC website. This site provides for resources for seniors related to life, healthcare, finances and benefits and is the key information source for the Age-friendly BC initiative.
Additional Information
- Member Release: 2012 Age-friendly Community Planning & Project Grants [PDF - 79 KB]
- Summary of Funded Communities (2010) [PDF - 90 KB]
- Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities [PDF - 674 KB]
- Becoming an Age-Friendly Community: Local Government Guide [PDF - 5.0 MB]
- Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide [PDF - 1.4 MB]
- 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]
Contact Information
For more information contact Local Government Program Services at (250) 356-5134 or lgps@ubcm.ca.Go to Top
