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New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding
Funding for seniors-led community projects
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 6, 2025
- Closing date : September 17, 2025
Location
Alberta, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $25,000 for seniors-led community projects. It supports volunteer-based activities that promote social inclusion, mentoring, elder abuse awareness, and capital assistance for seniors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 6, 2025
- Closing date : September 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Senior-led volunteering and mentoring activities
- Awareness activities on elder abuse, including financial abuse
- Social participation and inclusion activities for seniors
- Intergenerational learning and relationship-building activities
- Capital assistance for seniors’ community projects and programs
Documents Needed
- Proof of operations document
- CRA business number document or equivalent registration proof
- Community support letter
- Contractor quote for renovation or repair work, if applicable
- Provincial or territorial agreement letter, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal governments
- Research organizations and institutes
- Educational institutions
- Public health and social services institutions
- Indigenous organizations
- 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations
Eligible expenses
- Staff wages and mandatory employment-related costs for direct project activities
- Professional fees, honoraria, and event planning costs
- Equipment, materials, shipping, and capital assets linked to the project
- Renovations and repairs to facilities owned by the applicant
- Administrative costs, up to 25% of project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operational expenses unrelated to the project
- Medical or therapeutic activities and personal or medical items
- Fundraising, leisure-only transportation, and tourism activities
- New construction, vehicle purchases, land purchases, and renovations to property not owned by the applicant
- Costs incurred before the agreement is signed or for preparing the application
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec-based organizations may need provincial approval
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first
- Eligible applications are assessed against program objectives and priorities
- Funding decisions are communicated in writing
- No project activity or spending can begin before approval and a signed funding agreement
- Applications can be tracked online if submitted through GCOS
Additional information
- Only one application will be accepted per organization.
- Applications missing a support letter are considered incomplete.
- Decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding. 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 New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding?
The program provides up to $25,000 for seniors-led community projects. It supports volunteer-based activities that promote social inclusion, mentoring, elder abuse awareness, and capital assistance for seniors.
How much funding can be received?
New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 17, 2025.
Who is eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding program, you must:
Seniors-led project
Non-profit or public sector
Benefits seniors and community
What expenses are eligible under New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding?
Senior-led volunteering and mentoring activities
Awareness activities on elder abuse, including financial abuse
Social participation and inclusion activities for seniors
Intergenerational learning and relationship-building activities
Capital assistance for seniors’ community projects and programs
Who can I contact for more information about the New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding?
You can contact New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding available?
The New Horizons for Seniors Program — General Funding program is available the province of Alberta, Quebec.