Employment and Social Development Canada · Grant program
New Horizons for Seniors Program
The purpose of New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is to ensure that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities. This can be facilitated by projects that support active living, mentoring, volunteering and increase awareness of all forms of elder abuse. This recognizes that their social participation is key to maintaining their well-being, dignity and quality of life.
- Total value
- $495M
- Agreements
- 25,181
- Mar 2018 to Jun 2026
- Median agreement
- $23K
- Typical range
- $16K–$25K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Employment and Social Development Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
Plus 827 agreements ($16.2M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | $64K |
| 2019 | 2,677 | $48.5M |
| 2020 | 4,180 | $76.8M |
| 2021 | 3,264 | $60.8M |
| 2022 | 3,004 | $61.2M |
| 2023 | 3,074 | $61M |
| 2024 | 3,453 | $71.1M |
| 2025 | 2,906 | $60.3M |
| 2026 | 2,620 | $54.7M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 8,447 | $176M |
| Quebec | 6,759 | $121M |
| British Columbia | 3,196 | $65.9M |
| Alberta | 2,108 | $43.9M |
| Manitoba | 962 | $17.8M |
| Nova Scotia | 886 | $16.7M |
| Saskatchewan | 841 | $16M |
| New Brunswick | 743 | $14.2M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 641 | $11.6M |
| Prince Edward Island | 269 | $4.8M |
| Northwest Territories | 137 | $3M |
| Yukon | 119 | $2.5M |
| Nunavut | 73 | $1.7M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 21,514 | $423M |
| Government | 2,009 | $39.2M |
| For-profit organizations | 919 | $17.7M |
| Not stated by the department | 542 | $10.5M |
| Indigenous recipients | 164 | $3.8M |
| Academia | 27 | $581K |
| International (non-government) | 5 | $119K |
| Other organizations | 1 | $22K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | McLauren Centre for Multi-Cultural Ministries | Bridging Cultures, Building CommunityGrant | $25,000 |
| May 2026 | Club 50 Plus de Le Goulet Inc. | Des aînés en formeGrant | $24,900 |
| Mar 2026 | The Zoroastrian Society of British Columbia | Bridging Generations: Healthy Living & Cultural SharingGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Zhang Jin International Charity Foundation for the Development of Chinese Medicineand Acupuncture | Improving Overall Health of Seniors by Playing Table TennisGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Zalent Creatives | Seniors Drumming Circle ProgramGrant | $24,610 |
| Mar 2026 | YWCA Toronto | Community through ClayGrant | $19,545 |
| Mar 2026 | Yukon Women in Music Association | Seniors Organize Jamming with OthersGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Yukon Order of Pioneers Whitehorse Lodge No. 2 | Yukon Pioneer StorytellingGrant | $20,421 |
| Mar 2026 | Yukon Learn Society | Digital Literacy: Building Connection and ConfidenceGrant | $24,724 |
| Mar 2026 | Youth & young adults Fulfilment Center | “Bridging Generations: Empowering Black Seniors through Education, Wellness, and Inclusion”Grant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | The Young Men's Christian Associaton of Edmonton | Eagle Ridge Community Centre YMCA: Seniors WellnessGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Young at Heart Musical Theatre Company for Seniors Inc | Fascinating Ladies of CountryGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of BC | Grant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | York Region Women's Foundation | Mindful TraditionsGrant | $21,000 |
| Mar 2026 | York Region Food Network | Seed to TableGrant | $24,350 |
| Mar 2026 | York Hellenic Educational Society | Hellenic Golden Years: Culture, Connection, CommunityGrant | $11,133 |
| Mar 2026 | York Community Tamil Seniors Association | Grant | $22,533 |
| Mar 2026 | YMCA of Three Rivers (Midwestern Ontario) | Enhancing Seniors' Engagement and Experience at YMCA of Three RiversGrant | $20,400 |
| Mar 2026 | YMCA of Northeast Avalon Inc. | Help and Hope for SeniorsGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Ymca Bc | Aging Mindfully: Peer Mentorship ProgramGrant | $13,813 |
| Mar 2026 | Yifeng Senior Association | Improving Seniors’ Social Engagement Through LearningGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Yesterdays Youth 50+ Club | Grant | $17,550 |
| Mar 2026 | Yes Kosher Friendship Alberta | Kos'her' EatsGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Yellowknife Elders Folk Dance Collective | Folk Dancing Together: Elders, Community & CultureGrant | $24,901 |
| Mar 2026 | Yellowknife Curling Club | Seniors Curling Inclusion ProgramGrant | $20,900 |