Midhurst/ May 11, 2022 – For the fourth year in a row, the County of Simcoe is providing $500,000 in funding to support eligible applicants in creating additional age-friendly housing in Simcoe County.

“The County is working hard to address affordable housing in our area, including enhancing support services and resources to meet the needs of our aging population,” said Warden George Cornell. “Since 2018, we have provided annual funding through the Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant, and we are pleased to have supported almost 200 projects through this innovative program. We encourage eligible applicants to apply and help grow the availability of age-friendly accommodations in our region.”

The grant program was recommended within the Simcoe County 2018-2023 Positive Aging Strategy, which identified a number of recommendations for the County and its municipalities to prepare for the region’s aging population. The program will fund projects that incorporate accessible, adaptable and inclusive designs, which allow seniors to continue to live independently in their communities for as long as possible.

County 2022 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant