Intergenerational

On May 22, 2012 the Department of Seniors presented the Intergenerational Awards to:

Edward Dugas - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Older Generation.

Carol Ward, Carol Anne Cowan and Karen Bennett - Middleton Adult Day Program - Outstanding Volunteer Community Group

Isabel Lavender - Outstanding Volunteer Service Award - Younger Generation




Positive Aging Grant Call for Proposals is now open

Non-profit community organizations registered with the Registry of Joint Stocks in Nova Scotia are invited to apply for Positive Aging Grants.

Deadline for applications is June 29th, 2012.

For more information on the Program please visit:
Positive Aging Grant Program




Age Friendly Communities Grant Call for Proposals is now open

Municipalities in Nova Scotia are invited to apply for Age Friendly Communities (AFC) Grants. The grants support 2 different categories of work:

For more information on the Program please visit:
Age Friendly Communities Grant


Latest Media


2012 Intergenerational Awards Presented - 2012/05/22
The province recognized seniors and youth today, May 22, for making life better in their communities with the presentation of the Intergenerational Awards. (full text)

Age-friendly Grants Available to Help Seniors - 2012/04/20
A provincial grant program is helping make communities more accessible and inclusive to seniors with varying needs and abilities. (full text)

Positive Aging Grant, Other Programs Help Seniors - 2012/04/04
A provincial grant to help seniors stay active and a number of other initiatives are making life better for Nova Scotia seniors.
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