New Horizons for Seniors Program 2023-2024 - Community Engagement
How to Apply:
The community-based stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grant that supports community-based projects that are designed by seniors for seniors. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving their health and well-being. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based.
Projects submitted for this grant (up to $25,000) must meet at least 1 of the following program objectives:
- promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations
- engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
- expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
- supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors
- providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors
If your proposed project is requesting capital assistance, it must meet at least 1 of the first 4 program objectives.
Organizations can only submit 1 application per project. Multiple projects may not exceed a total of $25,000 per organization.
Therefore, researchers interested in submitting a proposal to this program are required to submit an expression of interest to the ORS (ahacquoi@lakeheadu.ca) by August 21, 2023, which would include a summary of their proposal as well as an estimated budget.
Copy of recent webinar presentation.
Submission information.
External Deadline:
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Funding Source:
External
Funding Level:
Research