Employment and Social Development Canada · Contribution program
New Horizons for Seniors Program - Pan-Canadian
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who want to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities. NHSP supports projects that address one or more of the following five 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; and- providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.
- Total value
- $1.3M
- Agreements
- 4
- Jun 2016 to Jul 2018
- Median agreement
- $404K
- Typical range
- $315K–$415K
- 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.
Applying? New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) — Pan-Canadian Stream – Step 2. Taking applications? No, deadline passed (25 Oct 2024). The deadline, who can apply and what applicants actually got are on its page.
Applying? New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) — Pan-Canadian projects. Taking applications? No, deadline passed (15 Nov 2023). The deadline, who can apply and what applicants actually got are on its page.
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.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Caregiver Network | 1 | $450K |
| The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation | 1 | $404K |
| South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre | 1 | $404K |
| United Way of the Lower Mainland | 1 | $50K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | $404K |
| 2018 | 3 | $904K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 2 | $854K |
| Ontario | 1 | $404K |
| British Columbia | 1 | $50K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated by the department | 4 | $1.3M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation | Contribution | $403,772 |
| Jul 2018 | Canadian Caregiver Network | Contribution | $450,000 |
| Jun 2018 | United Way of the Lower Mainland | CBSS Central (Community Based Seniors' Services Knowledge Hub)Grant | $50,000 |
| Jun 2016 | South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre | Strengthening Senior Neighbourhood NetworksContribution | $403,752 |