The Aging Well at Home Grant provides financial assistance to low-income adults over the age of 65 who live in their own home to help with the costs of household and health-care services.
About the grant
- eligible households will receive $400.
- only one person per household may apply for the supplement.
Who can apply for the grant?
Eligible individuals must:
- be 65 years of age or older as of March 31, 2024;
- have an annual household net income of $34,999 or less for couples or $24,999 or less for single households (“Net Income” is the income identified on Line 23600 of the Federal Income Tax Return or in the Notice of Assessment provided by the Canada Revenue Agency);
- live in a home or apartment that you own or rent. Only one person can apply from each household;
- be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador; and,
- have paid, or will pay, for household and healthcare services between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
What services are eligible?
Funding can be used for the following services that help you stay in your home including:
- cooking and meal preparation (excluding the cost of food).
- grocery and meal delivery (excluding the cost of food).
- health-care services – such as eye exams, dental work, mental health supports, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, foot care, dietitians, audiology, and speech language pathologists.
- home cleaning, laundry, organization, and help with downsizing or moving.
- medication and prescription delivery (excluding cost of medication and prescription).
- outdoor work – such as driveway maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, stacking wood, and tree removal.
- small home repairs – such as windows, doors, roof, plumbing, electrical, decks, fencing, siding, and painting.
- transportation – such as taxis, ride shares, shuttles, and other methods of transportation to get to appointments.
More information can be found in the Aging Well at Home Grant Application Form (PDF).