[BC-Wide] 2026 Age-friendly Communities grants (deadline: Mar 12, 2026)

Community grant funding focused on helping B.C. seniors to lead independent, active lives will open on January 19, 2026, through the Age-friendly Communities (AFC) Program, delivered in partnership by the Province of British Columbia and BC Healthy Communities (BCHC).

“Age friendly community grants play a crucial role in supporting seniors as they age, and I am delighted to see them continue to fund a wide range of local projects that promote seniors’ engagement and belonging,” said Susie Chant, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care. “It is wonderful to see the growing list of communities joining the movement to create safe and accessible environments for seniors where they feel socially engaged.”

Local and Indigenous governments and communities are invited to submit applications for 2026 funding. This year’s grant intake will support two funding streams:

• Stream 1 – Up to $25,000 for age-friendly assessments and action plans
• Stream 2 – Up to $15,000 for age-friendly projects that promote the health, safety, and engagement of older adults

Info Session

An online information session will be hosted in late January (stay tuned for details), offering prospective applicants an opportunity to learn more about the AFC grant process and to ask questions.

Learn More

Full details on the 2026 program – including application guidelines, eligibility and deadlines – will be available at the AFC funding page: https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/afc-grants-application-guide/

Grant applications will be open until 11:59 pm, PST, on March 12, 2026.