Six Leeds-Grenville projects receive more than $105,000 to support seniors
Six community projects across Leeds-Grenville will receive a combined $105,312 through Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant program to help older adults stay active, connected and engaged.
Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, made the announcement while visiting Augusta Township, which will receive $25,000 to expand inclusive, accessible and affordable programming for seniors.
The funding will support seminars, fitness and arts activities, social gatherings and intergenerational workshops. Seniors will also help plan and lead programs to encourage 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 Clark in a media release. “These projects will connect hundreds of seniors with social activities, reduce isolation, and promote, active, healthy and safe aging.”
Augusta Township Mayor Jeff Shaver welcomed the funding.
“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,” Shaver stated. “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.”
The remaining funded projects include:
- Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township: $24,855 for the Feed Your Mind workshop series and an Engaged, Included, Active Older Adult Expo designed to encourage intergenerational activities, volunteer opportunities and healthy relationships.
- Country Roads Community Health Centre: $25,000 to launch a Friendly Visiting Program pilot supporting seniors living independently who are experiencing social isolation.
- Gananoque Public Library Board: $10,075 for Gananoque: Our Stories, Our Community, an interview and podcast project preserving the stories and contributions of local seniors.
- Front of Yonge Township: $9,975 for Honouring our Community Veterans: An Intergenerational Student-Legion Initiative, a partnership with Mallorytown Royal Canadian Legion Branch 484 and Front of Yonge Elementary School to recognize local veterans and fallen soldiers.
- Merrickville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 245: $7,791 to host a community dinner with veterans and launch a legacy banner program recognizing veterans’ contributions.
Across Ontario, the province is investing up to $7 million in more than 320 Seniors Community Grants.
“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.”
The grants provide up to $25,000 per project to support local services, activities and events that promote social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement among older adults. Since 2018, Ontario has invested more than $40 million in over 2,100 Seniors Community Grants.