Age-Friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program

LG Professionals WA is pleased to be partnering with the Department of Communities to deliver the 2024 - 2025 Age-Friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program.

The Grants Program has been formally announced by the Minister for Creative Industries; Heritage; Industrial Relations; Aged Care and Seniors; Women, Hon. Simone McGurk MLA. Read the media statement here.

The Department of Communities fosters the development of age-friendly communities, where people are respected, feel safe and have opportunities for social, cultural, and economic participation in community life as they age. Age-friendly communities aim to strengthen community support and increase inclusion to benefit the whole community.

The Age-friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program supports projects that assist people to reduce social isolation and that enhance their connection within their local communities. A major barrier for seniors ageing well is ageism. Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others based on our age. Projects, programs, events and activities that challenge ageism are encouraged.

Informational webinar - Monday 21st July 2025 11:00am

We invite you to register for our upcoming webinar, at which we will provide you with important information and invaluable insights into the guidelines of the grants program.
This webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and insight into age-friendly communities which will help you with developing your project and grant application.
Our speakers will share best practices and practical strategies to help you navigate the grant application process.
Join us as past grant recipients Adim Hajit Shire of Perenjori, Anna Jamieson City of Vincent and Carol Stubbs Unnabra Aboriginal Corporation share their experiences with the grant application process, provide insights into their successfully funded projects, and discuss the positive impact these initiatives have had in their local communities.

Register for the webinar

Funding Streams
This year there are two funding streams available.

Stream 1 (Local Governments Only, Grants of up to $15,000)
Stream 1 aims to support Local Government Authorities considering joining the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (WHO GNAFCC) with the implementation of actions and initiatives to support the progression of their membership applications. At the conclusion of these actions/initiatives, Local Governments will draw on these to progress their WHO membership applications, although applying to the WHO is not a requirement for this grant stream. Actions/Initiatives may include activities such as: 




Key Dates
14 July 2025 - Grant Launch / Applications open
21 July 2025 - Informational webinar
18 August 2025- Applications close
October 2025 - Applicants advised of outcome
End October 2025 - Grant monies distributed
31 May 2026 - All projects to be completed
30 June 2026 - Acquittal forms to be submitted

Further information

  • Watch the recording of the informational webinar (available below)
  • Refer to the guidelines and application documents
  • Email any questions to [email protected]
  • Engage a consultant to facilitate workshops, consolidate age-friendly work across the local government, draft a WHO GNAFCC application, or similar activities that progress the development of an application for membership to the Global Network.
  • Facilitate community workshops to support older people’s contribution and engagement in the process.
Stream 2 (Available for local governments and incorporated not-for-profit community organisations, Grants of up to $15,000 per project)
Stream 2 considers projects or programs that help to achieve age-friendly outcomes, in accordance with the World Health Organisation’s National programmes for age-friendly cities and communities: A Guide, which has recently been updated.
Applicants are also encouraged to view the WA State Government Seniors Strategy 2023 – 2033, and the related Action Plan (2023-2027).
Older people are at risk of social isolation due to a decrease in mental or physical capacity, or the loss of family and friends. Social isolation occurs when a person has minimal contact with others. It differs from loneliness, which is a negative state of feeling less connected to others. A person can be socially connected but feel lonely or they can be socially isolated and not feel lonely. 

The Age-Friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program is funded by the Department of Communities and managed by LG Professionals WA.

A recording of the Age Friendly Communities Connectivity Grants program webinar held on 21 July 2025 is available to view below:
 
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