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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: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The New Horizons for Seniors Program offers up to $5,000 for community-based projects led by seniors and volunteer-based. It supports IT equipment upgrades, capital support for current or new activities, and volunteer initiatives that strengthen an organization’s capacity.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Information technology equipment upgrades for seniors’ projects
- Capital support for new or existing community activities
- Volunteer recruitment and training to strengthen organizational capacity
- Senior-led community programming
Documents Needed
- 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
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
- 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
Processing and Agreement
- 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.
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
What is the Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors Program?
The New Horizons for Seniors Program offers up to $5,000 for community-based projects led by seniors and volunteer-based. It supports IT equipment upgrades, capital support for current or new activities, and volunteer initiatives that strengthen an organization’s capacity.
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?
Information technology equipment upgrades for seniors’ projects
Capital support for new or existing community activities
Volunteer recruitment and training to strengthen organizational capacity
Senior-led community 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