Closed: New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects (up to $25,000)

Status: This call for proposals is closed

September 17, 2025 was the last day to apply for the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects.

Funding amount:: Up to $25,000
Application period: Closed: August 6, 2025 to September 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Who can apply:: Eligible organizations could apply for up to $25,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based.
What this program offers:: 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.

Information sessions

ESDC held information sessions to give an overview of this application process.

FAQs

General information

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

Technical Support: Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)

If you need help with technical support for GCOS, please visit the Employer Contact Centre on the GCOS website. Please send all other questions to the New Horizons for Seniors Program office.