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Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program
Funding for senior-led community projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 23, 2020
Location
Canada
Overview
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $5,000 for community-based projects led by seniors and carried out by volunteers. The program supports IT equipment upgrades, capital support for current or new activities, and volunteer-driven initiatives that benefit seniors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 23, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- IT equipment upgrades for seniors’ programs
- Capital support for new or existing senior activities
- Volunteer recruitment and training to strengthen community capacity
- Senior-led community activities and programming
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of operations, if no business or registration number is provided
- Contractor quote for each repair or renovation activity
- Attestation by an official representative
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities and public sector organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- Educational, research, and health institutions
- For-profit organizations with non-commercial projects
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that have already received NHSP funding since 2015-2016 for this stream
- Applicants submitting more than one application under this stream
- Organizations applying under both the $5,000 and $25,000 streams at the same time
Eligible expenses
- Information technology equipment upgrades such as computers and tablets
- Capital support for current or new activities, including repairs and renovations
- Volunteer-related activities that build organizational capacity
- Reasonable salaries, wages, and mandatory employment-related costs, up to 25% of the funding request
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating costs not related to the project
- Transportation services for personal services in urban areas
- Land or building purchases, including new construction
- Repairs or renovations for a building not yet occupied by the applicant
- Personal or medical items such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or defibrillators
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- All provinces and territories
- Quebec follows a joint Canada-Quebec process
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are considered for funding under a limited assessment process.
- Funding decisions are then made and applicants are notified.
- Confirmation of receipt is sent after submission.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed under this stream.
- Applicants must submit an attestation by an official representative.
- Incomplete applications may be returned for missing information.
- Quebec follows a joint Canada-Quebec process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program?
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $5,000 for community-based projects led by seniors and carried out by volunteers. The program supports IT equipment upgrades, capital support for current or new activities, and volunteer-driven initiatives that benefit seniors.
How much funding can be received?
Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program program?
To be eligible for the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Senior-led or senior-involved project
Up to $5,000 project request
What expenses are eligible under Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program?
IT equipment upgrades for seniors’ programs
Capital support for new or existing senior activities
Volunteer recruitment and training to strengthen community capacity
Senior-led community activities and programming
Who can I contact for more information about the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program available?
The Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program is a Grant and Funding