by The province’s Expanded Seniors Care Grant is now open for applications.
People who qualify for the program can apply for grants to help with the cost of household chores, healthcare services and home heating.
The program provides up to $500 dollars and people are also able to apply for a new, one-time grant of $250 to help with heating costs.
The new home heating grant is available to eligible people 65 and older, including people who already got money through the Seniors Care Grant or Heating Assistance Rebate Program in the past year.
More information about the grants, including how to apply, who is eligible and eligible services is available:
— at the program website: https://beta.novascotia.ca/app
— by email: seniorsgrant@novascotia.ca
— by calling toll-free: 1-800-670-4357.
Applications are open until March 31st.