[Canada-Wide] New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based projects (deadline: July 14, 2026)

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) community-based stream is a federal grant. It supports projects that are designed by seniors and for seniors in their communities. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities through increased social inclusion.

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $50,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based and must meet one of the following objectives: 

Objective 1: Promoting volunteering among seniors and other generations

Objective 2: Engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others

Objective 3: Expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse

Objective 4: Supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors

Objective 5: Providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors

Eligible applicants include:

• Not-for-profit organizations
• Coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees
• Municipal governments
• Research organizations or institutes
• Educational institutions (in other words, universities, colleges, CEGEPs, school boards/school districts) *
• Public health and social services institutions
• Indigenous organizations, including:
• band councils
• tribal councils
• self-government entities

*Provincially/territorially funded institutions are eligible with the agreement of the provincial/territorial government.

Learn more about the application here.

Help and contact information

If you have questions, need help or require an accommodation with this application process, contact your nearest New Horizons for Seniors Program office.

Contact us here for technical help related to the Grants and Contribution Online Services (GCOS) by e-mail: NA-GCOS-SELSC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca