Press Release – Ministry of Social Development Applications are now open for the Age friendly Fund, a programme that provides grants for projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life. The fund makes one-off grants from $5,000 up to $15,000 and applications for … Applications are now open for the Age friendly Fund, a programme that provides grants for projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life. The fund makes one-off grants from $5,000 up to $15,000 and applications for 2021 are now being accepted until 4th October 2021. The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. All applications must be supported by the local council. Applications for new and innovative projects, supporting intergenerational connection, and using a kaupapa Māori approach are especially welcome.