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New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects (up to $25,000)

September 12, 2024

Value

Up to $25,000

Description

The community-based stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grant that supports community-based projects that are designed by seniors for seniors. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving their health and well-being.

Eligible Applicants

Your organization must be 1 of the following types:

  • not-for-profit organization
  • municipality
  • provincial or territorial government, institution or Crown Corporation
  • Indigenous organization including:
    • band council
    • tribal council
    • self-government entity
  • coalition, network or committee
  • research organization or institute
  • educational institution
  • public health and social services institution
  • for-profit organization provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and does not generate profit

Eligible Expenses

Examples of eligible activities

  • seniors sharing their knowledge, skills and experience with other seniors
  • seniors promoting awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
  • seniors reaching out to vulnerable seniors, such as those who are socially or geographically isolated, including newcomers, Indigenous seniors, or 2SLGBTQIA+ members
  • volunteering, mentoring, leadership training and skill matching for activities for seniors
  • seniors involved in developing/sharing tools and resource materials to benefit other seniors
  • equipment purchase or replacement for programs and activities for seniors
  • renovations and repairs to facilities for programs and activities for seniors
  • transportation to provide a personal service to seniors in urban, rural and remote areas (transportation services for appointments, home visit or service call, meal delivery service, etc.)
  • travel to the main activity location in case low-income seniors are unable to reach it otherwise, if the main activities are eligible
  • developing partnerships to encourage new and emerging cohorts of seniors to be more actively involved in community activities
  • adapting approaches (policies and tools) to more effectively attract, recruit and retain diverse cohorts of senior volunteers
  • seniors engaging in intergenerational learning and relationship building to grow their community networks

Deadline Date

August 01, 2024 at 10:00 am to September 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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