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New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects
Federal funding for seniors-led community projects
Last Update: April 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 6, 2025
- Closing date : September 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-Based Projects provides up to $25,000 in federal funding for seniors-led, volunteer-based community initiatives. It supports projects designed by and for seniors that promote social inclusion, volunteering, mentoring, elder abuse awareness, and other community benefits for seniors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 6, 2025
- Closing date : September 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects designed by seniors and for seniors to increase social inclusion
- Volunteering, mentoring, and intergenerational engagement activities
- Awareness activities on elder abuse and financial abuse
- Community activities supporting seniors’ social participation and inclusion
- Capital assistance for community projects and programs for seniors
Documents Needed
- Proof of operations document
- CRA document showing legal name and valid business number, if applicable
- Letter of community support
- Contractor quote for each renovation or repair activity, if applicable
- Letter indicating provincial or territorial agreement, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Coalitions, networks, and ad hoc committees
- Municipal governments
- Research organizations and institutes
- Educational institutions, public health and social services institutions, and Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses or commercial enterprises
- Organizations that do not involve seniors in the project
- Projects focused on core operational tasks
- Projects with medical or therapeutic activities
- Projects involving vehicle purchases, new construction, or non-owned buildings
Eligible expenses
- Capital assets linked to eligible project activities
- Staff wages and mandatory employment-related costs for direct project activities
- Professional fees for external facilitators, presenters, or instructors
- Event planning and implementation costs, shipping, and honoraria
- Capital expenditures for facilities and project-related administrative costs up to 25%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operational expenses unrelated to the project
- Medical or therapeutic activities and personal medical equipment
- Vehicle purchases, land purchases, and new construction
- Activities not directly benefiting seniors, including fundraising and leisure transportation
- Costs incurred before the agreement is signed or to prepare the application
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec, where provincial approval may be required for selected projects
Processing and Agreement
- ESDC screens applications for completeness and eligibility.
- Only complete applications meeting the criteria are assessed further.
- Funding decisions are made after review and are communicated to applicants.
- Applicants should not start the project before approval and a signed agreement.
Additional information
- Applications must include a letter of community support dated no earlier than July 1, 2025.
- Renovation or repair projects require a contractor quote for each activity.
- For some applicants in Quebec, government approval may be required before funding can be accepted.
- Successful projects are posted on Open Government.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects. 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 (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects?
The New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-Based Projects provides up to $25,000 in federal funding for seniors-led, volunteer-based community initiatives. It supports projects designed by and for seniors that promote social inclusion, volunteering, mentoring, elder abuse awareness, and other community benefits for seniors.
How much funding can be received?
New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects 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 (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects program?
To be eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects program, you must:
Led by seniors
Volunteer-based
Meets a program objective
What expenses are eligible under New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects?
Projects designed by seniors and for seniors to increase social inclusion
Volunteering, mentoring, and intergenerational engagement activities
Awareness activities on elder abuse and financial abuse
Community activities supporting seniors’ social participation and inclusion
Capital assistance for community projects and programs for seniors
Who can I contact for more information about the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects available?
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects program is available across Canada.