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Dipika Damerla, Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Seniors are now better able to stay involved, learn new skills and lead active lives within their communities, thanks to the province.<\/p>\n

The province is now accepting applications for the Seniors Community Grant program. Organizations can apply for support for local projects through the program. Applications will be accepted until March 3, 2017 and is available online at ontario.ca\/seniors.<\/p>\n

Successful projects will reflect the diversity of Ontario\u2019s seniors and encourage seniors\u2019 community involvement through volunteerism, learning, social inclusion and physical activity. Projects funded in past years have ranged from music therapy programs, to social media classes, to mentorship programs linking seniors with young people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Seniors Community Grant program has been a huge success across the province for more than three years,\u201d says Dipika Damerla, minister responsible for seniors affairs. \u201cThese projects continue to provide unique opportunities for seniors to be engaged and to contribute to their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, projects focusing on raising public awareness and prevention of elder abuse will be given priority. This is part of the government\u2019s commitment to help stop elder abuse by supporting a secure and supportive environment for seniors.<\/p>\n

The Senior\u2019s Community Grant program is the province\u2019s first program dedicated solely to supporting seniors. Launched in 2014, the program has invested $5 million to support 923 projects impacting approximately 256,000 seniors across the province.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.ontario.ca\/seniors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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