New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based projects

Region: Canada

Demographics: seniors, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), women, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, low income, racialized people, newcomers, individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs), Black people, individuals living in rural and remote settings

Other Criteria: Not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations (band councils, tribal councils, self-government entities), Municipal governments, Coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees, Research organizations or institutes, Educational institutions (universities, colleges, CEGEPs, school boards/school districts), Public health and social services institutions, Provincially/territorially funded institutions require agreement of the provincial/territorial government, Organization has a current mandate/mission to primarily serve seniors (strongly encouraged), Organization has experience and/or qualifications of working with seniors, Project duration no longer than 52 weeks (approx. 1 year), Project funding request no more than $50,000, Project must meet at least 1 program objective (2 if requesting capital assistance, with one being Objective 5), Seniors must lead or play a vital role in project planning and/or delivery, with active participation, Project must seek to benefit seniors and their communities, Project must demonstrate cost effectiveness (value for money), Applicant must have a valid CRA business number and provide proof of operations (dated within last 2 years), At least 50% of those served by the project must be seniors, For parent organizations with chapters/multiple locations, each independent operating location can apply for up to $50,000, requiring separate GCOS accounts