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New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream

Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000 - $ 5,000,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 15, 2024
  • Closing date : October 25, 2024
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Canada

Overview

The New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream offers up to $5 million per project to support initiatives that increase the social inclusion of vulnerable seniors through collective impact plans. Eligible activities include developing and delivering programs, services, and action research that address barriers and foster engagement within senior communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 15, 2024
  • Closing date : October 25, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Capitale-Nationale
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Language Minorities
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • 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

  • Development and implementation of collective impact plans aimed at increasing social inclusion for vulnerable seniors.
  • Initiatives to improve access to information, programs, and community services for seniors facing social isolation.
  • Projects that support action research to identify and address barriers to social inclusion among vulnerable seniors.
  • Creation of innovative approaches to engage and retain senior volunteers for enhanced community participation.
  • Efforts to address and reduce systemic barriers contributing to the isolation of vulnerable seniors in communities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations in Canada
  • For-profit organizations in Canada (for non-commercial activities)
  • Municipal governments
  • Indigenous governments (including band councils, tribal councils, and self-government entities)
  • Post-secondary institutions (with provincial or territorial government agreement)
  • Public health and social services institutions (with provincial or territorial government agreement)

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations not specifically invited by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) following Step 1 (Call for Concepts) of the process.
  • Companies or organizations not based in Canada.
  • Entities without a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number or charitable registration number.
  • Organizations seeking to submit more than one application as a backbone organization.
  • Post-secondary institutions and public health or social services institutions without approval from their provincial or territorial government.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies and organizations located in Canada, explicitly including:
    • Calgary (Alberta)
    • Saanich (British Columbia)
    • Toronto (Ontario)
    • Manitoba
    • Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Saskatchewan
    • New Brunswick (Restigouche)
    • Nova Scotia (St. Francis Xavier University)
    • Quebec (Laval University, City of Gatineau)
    • Ontario (Sudbury, Maplewood, Westend Seniors Activity Centre)

Additional information

  • Solicited organizations may only submit one application as a backbone organization under this process.
  • Projects are expected to commence in December 2024 and last between 4 and 5 years.
  • Eligible organizations must have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number or charitable registration number.

Contacts

edsc.pnhapc-nhsppc.esdc@servicecanada.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream. 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 – Pan-Canadian Stream?

The New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream offers up to $5 million per project to support initiatives that increase the social inclusion of vulnerable seniors through collective impact plans. Eligible activities include developing and delivering programs, services, and action research that address barriers and foster engagement within senior communities.

How much funding can be received?

New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was October 25, 2024.

Who is eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream program?

To be eligible for the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream program, you must: Must have been successful in Step 1 and invited to apply. Must be a Canadian organization (not-for-profit, for-profit with non-commercial intent, municipal or Indigenous government). Must have a CRA business number or charitable registration number.

What expenses are eligible under New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream?

Development and implementation of collective impact plans aimed at increasing social inclusion for vulnerable seniors. Initiatives to improve access to information, programs, and community services for seniors facing social isolation. Projects that support action research to identify and address barriers to social inclusion among vulnerable seniors. Creation of innovative approaches to engage and retain senior volunteers for enhanced community participation. Efforts to address and reduce systemic barriers contributing to the isolation of vulnerable seniors in communities.

Who can I contact for more information about the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at edsc.pnhapc-nhsppc.esdc@servicecanada.gc.ca.

Where is the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream available?

The New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream program is available across Canada.

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