The Government of Canada has launched a call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). This federal grant program provides funding for projects that empower seniors in their communities through increased social inclusion.
Program objectives:
- Promoting volunteering among seniors and other generations
- Engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
- Expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
- Supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors
- Providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors
Funding amount: Community-based projects are eligible to receive up to $50,000 for a project that is up to 1 year in duration
Application deadline: July 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, municipal governments
For further information about the New Horizons for Seniors Program or to apply, click here.
