New Horizons for Seniors Program - Pan-Canadian Projects

• The organization must be based in Canada and have a CRA business number or charitable registration number.
• It must fall into one of the eligible organizational types: not-for-profit, for-profit but non-commercial, municipal government, Indigenous government, or certain public institutions with provincial approval.

Who is eligible?

• Not-for-profit organizations in Canada.
• For-profit organizations with non-commercial activities.
• Municipal governments.
• Indigenous governments and self-government entities.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations without a CRA business number or charitable registration.
• Organizations involved in commercial activities aimed at profit generation.
• Organizations outside Canada.
• Applicants not falling within the specified eligible organizational types.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities not related to social inclusion or community engagement for seniors.
• Commercial activities designed to generate profit.
• Activities outside of the Canada geographical scope.
• Expenses unrelated to project activities, such as personal costs or unrelated organizational expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

• Strength and relevance of the project proposal in addressing social exclusion of seniors.
• Innovativeness of the approach and potential for sustainable impact.
• Organizational capacity to manage and implement the project.
• Potential community reach and the ability to foster collaboration.

• Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
• The evaluation considers the alignment with program objectives and impact potential.
• Applicants are notified of the approval or rejection decision.
• Funding agreements are established upon approval, outlining the terms and conditions.
• Disbursement of funds and reporting obligations are communicated after agreement signing.