The Nova Scotia Departments of Seniors and Justice have teamed up to offer grants for programs that enhance safety in communities, promote communications between seniors and police, and encourage more contact between seniors and young people to promote respect and positive relationships between generations.

From the Department of Seniors website:

“The Senior Safety Grant will contribute to: the enhancement and/or expansion of existing Seniors’ Safety Program’s services; the expansion of Seniors’ Safety Programs to areas not currently served and; professional development for program coordinators. The Senior Safety Grant will provide annual funding up to $20,000 to Seniors’ Safety Programs. The Grant will:

• demonstrate government’s commitment to seniors’ safety;
• strengthen links to government’s senior abuse prevention and crime prevention strategies;
• provide a cost effective approach to crime prevention and community capacity building;
• provide professional development opportunities for Senior Safety Coordinators;
• expand programs into communities where they do not exist and;
• ensure that more Nova Scotians have access to these programs and services.

The overall goal of the Seniors’ Safety Program is to address the safety concerns of seniors by promoting education and awareness about crime prevention, senior abuse and safety and health issues, and by enhancing communication between seniors and police.”

The grants are for a maximum of $20,000 per individual project. Visit the Department of Seniors here, get the details of the grant here or call them toll free at  1-800-670-0065.

You can also view the Department of Justice website here.