The New Horizons for Seniors Program will begin accepting funding applications for community-based projects on August 1, 2023.
The New Horizons for Seniors Program provides federal grants to organizations wanting to help seniors (aged 55 and older) make a difference in the lives of others, and in their communities.
Funding criteria and eligibility
The program provides funding to applicants which provide a service within one of five objection areas:
- promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
- engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others;
- expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
- supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors;
- providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.
Municipal governments, community organizations, not-for-profit groups, and for-profit enterprises are all eligible for funding.
The deadline for applications is September 14, 2023 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
If you have any questions, or you would like more information on the program, please, visit my website, cherylgallant.com, and click on ‘New Horizons for Seniors’ under the ‘Programs’ tab.
Gallant,C.,MP(2023,July7) Call for Applications: New Horizons for Seniors [media release]
