Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program

• Completed application form
• Proof of operations, if no registration number is provided
• Contractor quote for each repair or renovation activity
• Budget details and funding sources

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
• Staff 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

• Alignment with program goals and national priorities
• Senior leadership or meaningful senior involvement
• Benefit to seniors and the wider community
• Cost-effectiveness
• Priority may be given to rural, remote, or vulnerable senior communities

• Step 1: Review the applicant guide
  • Read the guide to complete the application correctly.
• Step 2: Gather supporting information
  • Prepare the required application details and documents.
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Apply online, by email, by mail, or through GCOS.
  • Send supporting documents to the nearest program office when required.
• Step 4: Keep your confirmation
  • Save the confirmation number or receipt after submission.

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility first.
• Eligible applications are considered under a limited assessment process.
• Funding decisions are then made and applicants are notified.
• Incomplete applications may receive an email notice to provide missing 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.