New Horizons for Seniors - What are the eligibility criteria?

Which organizations can apply?

Applications are accepted from:

• voluntary, social economy and non-profit sector organizations; community-based coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees; and
• municipal governments; band/tribal councils and other Aboriginal organizations.

Note: Post-secondary institutions along with social service and public health institutions are eligible with the agreement of the provincial or territorial government. This will be specified in the Call for Applications for each province and territory.

What are the funding priorities?

Funding priorities are set by a review committee in each province or territory. Committee members include people active in seniors' issues.

Each committee sets priorities that recognize and support the unique needs of seniors and the communities in its region. The committees also review and recommend projects for funding and make sure that decisions are fair, open and transparent. Applications must address the priorities set for their province or territory.

Funding priorities are announced in each Call for Applications.

What activities are eligible?

Applicants are encouraged to work with other partners in their community to identify local needs and design projects that respond to them. Eligible activities involve the active engagement of seniors in the social well-being of their community.

Activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:

• establishing or strengthening networks and associations that promote the empowerment and inclusion of seniors within their communities;
• outreach to vulnerable seniors;
• developing and improving social participation, active living or life skills;
• volunteering, mentorship, leadership training and skill matching;
• intergenerational learning and relationship building;
• conference/learning forum organization, promotion and participation;
• research and knowledge development;
• development of tools, resource materials; and
• sharing best practices.

Projects must also:

• involve seniors in planning and running the activities;
• be non-profit in nature;
• involve new activities not already being carried out by your organization; and
• not duplicate other activities already existing in your community.

What costs are eligible?

The maximum funding available for each project is $25,000. New Horizons for Seniors can only fund project activities that occur within a 12-month period. On-going funding cannot be provided.

Eligible costs include:

• facility rentals;
• supplies, materials and equipment;
• professional services (e.g., presenters, trainers, facilitators, researchers, consultants, coordinators, report writers, etc.);
• hospitality and travel; and
• publication development, printing and distribution.

Note:
Administrative costs should not exceed 25 percent of the total amount requested. These are: wages and mandatory employment-related costs for staff, licenses, permits, banking fees, interest and insurance.

Capital costs up to $10,000 may be supported (included in the $25,000 maximum for each project). Capital costs are single items or a group of similar items that cost $1,000 or more and will remain after the project ends, such as equipment, electronics, furniture and fixtures.

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