The federal government is launching its annual New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) community-based stream 2024-2025 Call for Proposals on August 1st, 2024.
Community based projects are volunteer-based and must:
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- Address one or more program objectives;
- Be local projects that have support from the community;
- Be led or inspired by seniors.
The government has identified the following national priorities for these projects:
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- 1) Supporting healthy aging;
- 2) Preventing senior abuse;
- 3) Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion;
- 4) Supporting financial security
Projects are funded via annual grants to support senior-led or inspired organizations to a maximum of $25,000 and are distributed to communities across the country.
Organisations can apply for funding until September 12. Projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000. This link provides additional information about this exciting opportunity and will update to include application information as of August 1st:
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Canada.ca.
Elizabeth May