Age-friendly Communities Grants [Umbrella Program]

Program Category: Sustainable Transportation, Built Environment, Climate Mitigation, Community Infrastructure

Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Food Security, Active Transportation, Innovation, Emergency Mitigation / Preparedness / Planning, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations

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Status: Closed

Funder

BC Healthy Communities

Deadline Details

The deadline for both streams was August 26, 2024. The next funding intakes are still to be determined.

Funder Organization Type

Non-Governmental Organization or Society

In Partnership With

BC Ministry of Health (MoH)

The Age-friendly Communities (AFC) Program is made to help seniors age in place and live active, socially engaged, independent lives. To help local and Indigenous governments achieve the vision of building age-friendly communities, the Age-friendly Communities Grant Program includes a cash grant as well as in-kind, customized capacity-building support from BCHC staff. There are two streams of cash grants: one for communities developing age-friendly plans (Stream 1) and one for projects (Stream 2).

Eligible Community

The following government organizations are eligible to apply:

First Nations Bands
First Nations Tribal Councils
Métis Chartered Communities
Municipalities
Regional Districts
Self-Governing First Nations

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Professional Input Required

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Applications must be complete and include:

a proposed budget indicating how the proposed expenditures align with the plan or project;
high-level work plan; and
a local government council/board resolution, band council resolution, or equivalent.

A letter of support from your regional health authority or the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is recommended but not required. Please be advised that projects demonstrating multi-sectoral collaboration are more likely to be funded.

Type of Funding

Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

Under $100 000

Description of Funding

Local and Indigenous governments may apply for a Stream 1 grant for: $25,000 for age-friendly assessments and action plans
Local and Indigenous governments may also apply for a Stream 2 grant for: $15,000 for age-friendly projects.

Eligible Costs

Planning
Community Engagement
Staff Costs
Reporting
Research and Development

The following costs are eligible:

Project staff (e.g., coordination, facilitation, partnership development, and student-led research);
Communications (e.g., promotional materials, printing, and design);
Local and Indigenous government, organization, and community expenses and community partner expenses (e.g. venue, travel mileage, food, accommodation, and child care) related to attending multi-sectoral partnership meetings and events;
Data collection (e.g., asset mapping and environmental audits);
Honoraria to reduce barriers to volunteer participation.
(For Stream 2 only). Capital expenditures that are clearly linked to initiatives and programming for older adults may be included and may be approved; provided they do not exceed 40% of the total requested Stream 2 grant (i.e., 40% of a $15,000.00 grant request could allow for a maximum of $6,000.00 allocated for capital costs).

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement

The following costs are NOT eligible:

Expenses for activities that have already taken place;
Existing community programs, unless you are working to scale or expand proven impacts;
Entertainment or personal expenses;
Development of feasibility studies, business cases, architectural, engineering, or other design drawings for the construction or renovation of facilities providing services to older adults, including housing and care facilities;
Fundraising;
Sidewalk, path, or trail construction or improvements, or other infrastructure projects;
One-time events that are not part of a larger healthy community strategy (e.g., community dinners, festivals, or community gardens).
Costs associated with equipment and other capital expenses over 40% of the project budget

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

2 months

Late September 2023