Sixteen municipalities and organizations across the province have received funding to help support age-friendly communities.
Children, Seniors, and Social development Minister Paul Pike announced the funding yesterday. It is intended to help promote inclusive and stigma-free social connections.
Between $10,000 and $15,000 has been doled out for each applicant, depending on the scope of the work.
Communities/organizations that received funding through the 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program:
- Benoit First Nation Inc.;
- City of St. John’s;
- Flat Bay Band Inc.;
- Placentia Chamber of Commerce;
- Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity;
- Town of Fogo Island;
- Town of Gambo;
- Town of Gander;
- Town of Harbour Breton;
- Town of Harbour Grace;
- Town of North West River;
- Town of Point Lance;
- Town of Summerford;
- Town of Torbay;
- Town of West St. Modeste; and
- Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C) Corporation.