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Funding Opportunities

Much of the work done by organizations working on healthy aging initiatives relies on external funding for programs, projects, and on-going operating costs. This page lists a variety of available funding calls, including their granting and application criteria and timelines.

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Molson Foundation · Ongoing

[Canada-wide] Molson Foundation

The Molson Foundation brings together community organizations and institutions from across Canada to shape innovation and create lasting change for the benefit of society. By focusing our impact on th
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Government of Canada · Ongoing

[Canada-wide] Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative - funding program

Quick factsThis initiative is delivered through the Community Workforce Development Program, a program that puts communities at the heart of determining their economic futures.Funding for the Canada R
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Province of BC · Opens Oct 01, 2026

[BC-Wide] FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS) program

Applications for the 2027 intake will be accepted October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.The FCFS program provides funding to local governments and First Nations to increase community resiliency by supp
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BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) · Closes Sep 18, 2026

[BC-Wide] Active Communities Grant

Physical activity is important at every age, supporting physical and mental health, social connection and overall well-being. Regular physical activity is recognized as one of the most effective ways
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Entente Foundation · Closes Sep 18, 2026

[Canada-Wide] Entente Foundation Grant

The Entente Foundation invests in high-impact projects and emerging ideas that improve the lives of older adults and strengthen communities across Canada. As a catalyst funder, we help promising ideas
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Province of B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit · Closes Sep 16, 2026

[BC-North] Northern Community Shuttle program

This program provides grant funding for passenger transportation services that help northerners access services and amenities, visit friends and family and connect to long-haul transportation options
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HelpAge Canada · Closes Sep 15, 2026

[Canada-Wide] Together Across Generations (TAG) initiative

HelpAge Canada is proud to partner with GrandPals to strengthen intergenerational belonging in communities across Canada. Through the Together Across Generations (TAG) initiative, ten communities acro
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Brain Canada, in partnership with the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) · Closes Sep 15, 2026

[Canada-Wide] 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons (deadline: Sept 15, 2026)

The Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons program aims to accelerate the timeline between the generation of research evidence and its practical application for improving mental
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Hamber Foundation · Closes Sep 15, 2026

[BC-Wide] Hamber Foundation

The Hamber Foundation is incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia and is registered under the Income Tax Act of Canada as a private charity. The Foundation makes grants for cultural, e
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