Who Can Apply?

Twice per year, we award Community Spirit Grants of up to $2,500 per initiative to organizations that are doing great work to support older adults in our community in the areas of Wellness, Active Living, and Social Connections.

You must meet one of the following criteria to apply:

  • Be an employee of Shannex, Parkland, or Faubourg du Mascaret
  • A registered charity
  • Applications must be from regions where Shannex operates in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Ontario

Thank you for your interest in the Community Spirit Grant. To apply for funding, please complete the application form below. All applications must be submitted by February 28, 2026.

Access the Community Spirit Grant guidelines

Shannex Cares Expression of Interest

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Examples of projects could include:

  • Establishing a network to support older adults in their communities.
  • Enhancing wellness, active living, and social connections for older adults.
  • Creating intergenerational learning and relationship-building opportunities.
  • Providing community services that promote older adult independence.
  • Organizing and promoting resident-engaging conferences and forums.
  • Developing research, tools, and resources.
  • Raising awareness of elder abuse, including financial exploitation.
  • Training older adult volunteers to mentor peers facing loneliness and grief.