MPP Clark Announces Local Seniors Community Grant Recipients

MPP Clark Announces Local Seniors Community Grant Recipients

Ontario invests $105,312 in projects to help seniors stay active and socially connected

MAYNARD — Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced today that the Ontario government is investing $105,312 in six local projects through the Seniors Community Grant program.

MPP Clark joined Augusta Township Mayor Jeff Shaver today to learn more about the township’s project to provide inclusive, accessible, and affordable programming for seniors. The township will receive a $25,000 grant to offer seminars, fitness and arts activities, social gatherings, and intergenerational workshops. Seniors will help plan and lead programs, fostering peer connections and volunteerism.

“We have many local organizations that do amazing work supporting seniors throughout Leeds and Grenville. I’m pleased that our government is helping build more age-friendly communities with these Seniors Community Grant investments,” said MPP Clark. “These projects will connect hundreds of seniors with social activities, reduce isolation, and promote, active, healthy and safe aging.”

“Augusta Township residents are very appreciative on receiving a $25,000 in funding from the 2026-27 Senior Community Grant Program. This funding will certainly enhance our senior programs and initiatives within our community,” said Mayor Shaver. “I would like to personally thank Minister Cho and MPP Steve Clark for acknowledging the importance and relevancy of such funding and how our seniors strengthen our community values.”

Other projects being funded are:

Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township: $24,855 for the Feed Your Mind workshop series, and to organize an Engaged, Included, Active Older Adult Expo to inspire the development of intergenerational activities and volunteer opportunities, fostering healthy relationships that enhance mental and physical well-being.

Country Roads Community Health Centre: $25,000 for its Friendly Visiting Program pilot program to support seniors living independently in the community and experiencing social isolation.

Gananoque Public Library Board: $10,075 for Gananoque: Our Stories, Our Community, which will focus on the contributions and the knowledge of the seniors who helped shape the community, through an interview series. A podcast showcasing these interviews will be developed, capturing and preserving our local history for generations to come.

Front of Yonge Township: $9,975 for Honouring our Community Veterans: An Intergenerational Student-Legion Initiative. A partnership between the Township of Front of Yonge, Mallorytown Royal Canadian Legion Branch 484, and Front of Yonge Elementary School to engage students and veterans/Legion members in a project to honour local fallen soldiers.

Merrickville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 245: $7,791 to host a meet and greet community dinner with veterans. It will also serve as the launch of a legacy banner program that will recognize the contributions of veterans and contribute to their sense of community.

 The Ontario government is investing up to $7 million for more than 320 Seniors Community Grants helping seniors and stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected, close to home and in their communities.

“The Seniors Community Grants Program is a great example of how our government is working for local communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “We are pleased to provide investments for so many services and activities that bring seniors together, learn new skills, get fit, and stay connected to their neighbours and friends.”

Up to $25,000 per project is invested in local services, activities and events to provide seniors with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement. The Seniors Community Grants is a unique Ontario government grant designed to reduce social isolation, fight ageism and create positive connections.

Since 2018, Ontario has invested more than $40 million dollars in over 2,100 Seniors Community Grants.

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For further information, please contact michael.jiggins@pc.ola.org.