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WATCH: Provincial government to spend $4M on programs for seniors

This funding will allow grassroots organizations to develop programs for senior to combat social isolation

Update:

The provincial government has announced that it will spend up to $4 million on the Seniors Community Grant Program.

According to Ford, this marks a significant increase over last year's contribution to the fund.

This funding will allow grassroots organizations to develop programs for senior to combat social isolation, improve financial security, promote senior safety and well-being, and make communities age-friendly.

The application period for the Seniors Community Grant Program is now open and will close on Aug. 7, 2020. Unincorporated and incorporated not-for-profit organizations, local services boards, or Indigenous groups must submit applications to Transfer Payment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario) online at Ontario.ca/GetFunding.

Original story:

Premier Doug Ford is expected to make a COVID-19 announcement at 1 p.m. today at Queen's Park.

Today's update comes as the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases reaches lowest numbers since March 25.

Ford will be joined by Minister of Health Christine Elliot to make the announcement.

Village Media will carry the livestream, so stay tuned.