Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Funding"
Yukon Territory
Heritage Resources Unit
Heritage Resources Unit co-ordinates and manages all aspects of land based heritage resources. The Unit also provides heritage related funding.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Tourism and Culture.
Yukon Council on Disability
A non-profit society with a volunteer board that has cross-disability representation. We are organized to be a resource for Yukoners with disabilities on issues of equity, community awareness, government policy and employment.
Yukon Housing Corporation
Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC) provides funding support for home improvements related to special needs of people with disabilities through two programs: Home Repair Program and Rental Rehabilitation Program. YHC also manages subsidized housing within the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon
Canada
Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus
Today, more than 400,000 members support CARP's mandate to effectively promote the rights and quality of life of mature Canadians. A non-profit organization, CARP does not receive government operating funding in order to maintain its independence. CARP stands for Canadian Association of Retired Persons. However, the name no longer describes CARP's membership who are 50 years or older, retired or not.
Source : 50Plus.com
Canadian Institutes of Health Research - CIHR
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada. It aims to excel in the creation of new health knowledge, and to translate that knowledge from the research setting into real world applications.
Source : Canadian Institutes of Health Research
The EcoAction Community Program
Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program provides financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Funding support can be requested for projects that have an action focus, a community capacity building focus, or a combination of both objectives
Source : EcoAction
Grant Programs
The Canada Council for the Arts offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, media arts, music, theatre, writing and publishing, interdisciplinary work and performance art, and the visual arts. All programs are accessible to Aboriginal artists or arts organizations, and artists or arts organizations from diverse cultural or regional communities.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Council for the Arts
National Cancer Institute of Canada
The National Cancer Institute of Canada is moving forward to meet the challenges of controlling cancer. We provide funding across the full research spectrum from basic to clinical and behavioural research, including research into the causes of cancer and its prevention.
Source : National Cancer Institute of Canada
National Ovarian Cancer Association
The National Ovarian Cancer Association is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, providing leadership by: Supporting women and their families living with the disease; Raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals; Funding research to develop reliable early detection techniques, improved treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Source : National Ovarian Cancer Association
New Horizons for Seniors Program
This program supports local projects across Canada that encourage seniors to contribute to their communities through social participation and active living.
Source : Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY Service: 1 800 255-4786
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Forms and Publications :
Application Guidelines
Application Form (MS Word Format)
Application Form (PDF Format)
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Additional Information :
For questions on New Horizons for Seniors, select "0" to speak with an agent.
Agents are ready to answer your questions Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Newfoundland
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Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan
Canada's public pensions are internationally recognized as among the best in the world. The Government of Canada continues to adapt its services and programs to better serve the evolving needs of Canadians. Read on to find out if you are receiving all the benefits to which you are entitled, and take advantage of an additional way of getting your tax information slips.
Source : Social Development Canada.
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