Ontario Announces this years Seniors Community Grants
October 15, 2025
$21,700 will go towards projects that will keeping Seniors fit, active and healthy
NEWMARKET — Today, Ontario announced that Senior Community Grant projects across the province will receive up to $6 million that keep seniors stay fit, active, healthy, socially connected, close to their homes and in their communities.
The Newmarket Public Library has received a $21,700 Seniors Community Grant for its project Building Bridges with Newcomer Seniors. Delivered in partnership with the Seniors Iranian Multicultural Association and the 108 Health Promotion Association, the initiative aims to strengthen connections between local Iranian-Canadian and Chinese-Canadian seniors and the library by reducing barriers, offering collaborative programming, and building the capacity of non-profits that support newcomer seniors.
“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 funding for so many programs that bring older people together to avoid being socially isolated, learn new skills, get fit, enjoy group activities and stay connected to their neighbours and friends.”
Project investments range from $1,000 to $25,000 for local services, activities and events for seniors to socialize, stay active and engaged. Seniors Community Grants are designed to reduce social isolation, fight ageism and create positive connections.
“I’m thrilled to see the Newmarket Public Library receive this Seniors Community Grant,” said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP for Newmarket—Aurora. “This project shows how local partnerships can bring seniors together, build connections, and strengthen our community. Programs like this help seniors in Newmarket stay active, engaged, and supported close to home.”
“Newmarket Library is so grateful for the support from the Ontario Seniors Community Grant, which allows us to strengthen our relationship with local newcomer seniors, while supporting the grassroots groups who are doing the important work of offering culturally relevant programs,” said Tracy Munusami, CEO of Newmarket Public Library. “We are excited to work with Senior Iranian Multicultural Association and 108 Health Promotion Association and help promote volunteerism and reduce barriers to the library for Iranian- and Chinese Canadian seniors living in Newmarket.”
Another way Ontario is celebrating our seniors is through Seniors Active Living Fairs.
These fairs bring community-based support to seniors at the local level. They share information on how to improve the lives of seniors and a chance to make social connections with others in their community.
Last year over 100 in-person, virtual and northern fairs were held throughout the province. More are being planned for this year.
QUICK FACTS
- See the full list of Seniors Community Grants here
- Since 2018 Ontario has invested in over 1,800 Seniors Community Grants
- See the full list of Seniors Active Living Centres here
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors