New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who want to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities.
NHSP supports projects that address one or more of the following five program objectives:
- promoting volunteerism 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; and
- providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.
New Horizons for Seniors Program Brochure
Organizations are invited to apply for funding through Calls for Proposals.
Apply Now - Open Calls for Proposals
Grants of up to $25,000 per year, per organization are available for projects that encourage seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others and help communities increase their capacity to address local issues.
Deadline for applications (for all of Canada except Quebec): June 29, 2012
Deadline for Quebec: September 14, 2012
Future Calls for Proposals
Pan-Canadian projects: Date to be announced.
Success Stories
Seniors celebrate life through music
Members of the Arrowsmith community of Coombs, British Columbia, have encouraged seniors to get involved with their community and interact with local youth through the Life is a Celebration: Marimba Music for Seniors project.
Read more at Seniors – Success Stories.