New Horizons for Seniors Program

• A CRA business number and a CRA or provincial government document that provides proof of operations of your organization, dated within the last 2 years
• A quote from a contractor for each activity, if you are proposing renovations or a repair project, dated within one year
• A letter indicating provincial or territorial agreement, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Not-for-profit organizations
• Coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees
• Municipal governments
• Research organizations or institutes
• Educational institutions, including universities, colleges, CEGEPs, school boards and school districts

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations
• Private sector organizations
• Provincially or territorially funded institutions without the agreement of the provincial or territorial government

Eligible expenses

• Costs that are reasonable and directly related to project activities and their development and implementation
• Capital expenditures directly tied to project activities
• Purchase or replacement of equipment for programs and activities for seniors
• Renovations and repairs to facilities owned by the applicant and where programming directly related to seniors is offered
• Travel to the main activity location where seniors are unable to reach it otherwise

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• New construction, including expanding the size of an existing space or building a new building
• Activities where tourism or leisure is the main project activity
• Transportation for the sole purpose of leisure activities
• Projects that provide core health services to individuals
• Fundraising activities or projects seeking reoccurring funding for ongoing projects

Eligible geographic areas

• All provinces and territories in Canada (federal program administered by Employment and Social Development Canada).

• Funding is allocated based on the percentage of seniors in each region across Canada.
• Recommendations on funding are based on provincial and territorial funding allocations, project merit and funding priorities.

• Use the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) to apply.
• If you do not have a GCOS account, you can register now.
• If you are unable to use GCOS, contact your regional NHSP office to request a paper application form.
• Submit only 1 copy of your application to ESDC.

• ESDC will send a written decision by email to all applicants.
• If approved, the email will include the approved maximum funding amount and the forms needed to complete the agreement.
• You cannot be reimbursed for activities that happen before the project is officially approved and a signed agreement is in place.
• All decisions are final and there is no appeal process.

• The program supports both community-based and larger Pan-Canadian initiatives focused on improving the lives of seniors.
• Community-based projects can receive funding for a duration of up to one year, while Pan-Canadian projects may span up to five years.
• The program aims to address elder abuse awareness, promote volunteerism, and enhance social inclusion for seniors.
• Funding is available through both grants and contributions, depending on the project scale.