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New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects
Funding for seniors-focused community projects
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit organizations, coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees
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Overview
New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based projects provides up to $50,000 for projects of up to 1 year that empower seniors through increased social inclusion in their communities. Funded projects can include elder abuse awareness, equipment purchases for seniors’ programs, and repairs or renovations to applicant-owned facilities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Seniors sharing their knowledge, skills and experience with other seniors
- Activities that promote awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
- Seniors developing or sharing tools and resource materials to benefit other seniors
- Purchase or replacement of equipment for programs and activities for seniors, when related to the project objectives and activities
- Renovations and repairs to applicant-owned facilities used for seniors’ programming, and travel to the main activity location when seniors cannot reach it otherwise
Documents Needed
- A CRA business number and a CRA or provincial government document providing proof of operations, dated within the last 2 years
- If applicable, a quote from a contractor for each activity for renovation or repair projects, dated within one year
- If applicable, a letter indicating provincial or territorial agreement
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New Horizons for Seniors Program updated
The program reopened with new application dates, expanded eligible applicants, and a higher funding maximum.
The Community-based projects call is now open for June 2, 2026 to July 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT, replacing the previously closed intake. Funding is now up to $50,000 for a project that is up to 1 year in duration, and eligible applicants are now listed as not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and municipal governments. Information-session guidance was also updated, and GCOS technical support now points to the email address NA-GCOS-SELSC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca instead of the previous support path.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees
- Municipal governments
- Research organizations or institutes
- Educational institutions, public health and social services institutions, and provincially or territorially funded institutions with the agreement of the provincial or territorial government
- Indigenous organizations, including band councils, tribal councils, and self-government entities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Administrative costs directly related to the project, up to 25% of total funds requested
- Capital costs, including facilities repairs or renovations up to $25,000 and capital asset purchases linked to eligible project activities
- Staff wages, project costs, professional fees, event and workshop costs, materials and supplies, and honoraria
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Medical interventions/devices
- Purchase of vehicle(s)
- Purchase of land or buildings
- Purchase of alcohol, tobacco (outside of specific cultural rituals), cannabis etc.
- Costs incurred before the agreement has been signed by ESDC
Selection criteria
- Organization mandate, qualifications, and experience working with seniors account for 20% of the overall assessment.
- Benefits for seniors and how the project addresses identified needs account for 15% of the overall assessment.
- Project objective alignment accounts for 10% of the overall assessment.
- Seniors’ active participation and vital role in planning and project activities account for 10% of the overall assessment.
- Additional weighted factors include national priorities at 10%, community benefits and support at 10%, project activities at 10%, and cost effectiveness, vulnerable seniors focus, and rural and remote engagement at 5% each.
How to apply
- Use the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) to apply
- 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
Processing and Agreement
- ESDC evaluates applications in 3 stages: organization validation, eligibility review, and assessment against program criteria.
- Incomplete applications or applications containing errors will be refused.
- ESDC will contact applicants only for administrative information such as primary and secondary contact details, organization information, or project dates, and will not request missing or unclear quotes, budgets, activities, or project details.
- ESDC will begin informing applicants of their status by email in January 2027, and all applicants will receive a written decision whether approved or refused.
- If approved, applicants will receive an email with the maximum approved funding amount and the forms required for the agreement.
Additional information
- Organizations with a mandate or mission to primarily serve seniors are strongly encouraged to apply.
- A letter of support is not required; if attached, it will not impact the funding decision.
- Whenever possible, applicants are encouraged to support local, regional or national businesses by choosing to Buy Canadian when purchasing goods and services for their project.
- Information on successful projects is posted on Open Government, including the organization name, business number, funding amount, project title, agreement number, agreement dates, and location.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Apply for funding for Community-based projects (up $5,000) – New Horizons for Seniors ProgramFunding for senior-led community projects
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Frequently Asked Questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects Program
What is the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects?
New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based projects provides up to $50,000 for projects of up to 1 year that empower seniors through increased social inclusion in their communities. Funded projects can include elder abuse awareness, equipment purchases for seniors’ programs, and repairs or renovations to applicant-owned facilities.
How much funding can be received?
New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects program?
To be eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects program, you must:
The project must be no longer than 52 weeks
The project must request no more than $50,000
The project must meet 1 program objective
What expenses are eligible under New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects?
Administrative costs directly related to the project, up to 25% of total funds requested
Capital costs, including facilities repairs or renovations up to $25,000 and capital asset purchases linked to eligible project activities
Staff wages, project costs, professional fees, event and workshop costs, materials and supplies, and honoraria
Who can I contact for more information about the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects?
You can contact New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) by email at NA-GCOS-SELSC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Where is the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects available?
The New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based Projects is a Grant and Funding