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The Call for Proposals for the 2016-2017 New Horizons for Seniors Program Community – Based Projects Component has been launched and will be open from June 16 to July 29, 2016.
Download the grant application information: new-horizons-2016-2017.pdf
NHSP Highlights: 20160519_Highlights_NHSP_EN
The Call for Proposals for the 2016-2017 New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community‑Based Projects Component has been launched and will be open from
June 16 to July 29, 2016
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) supports projects that are led or proposed by seniors. It is designed to help seniors improve the quality of life in their communities by participating in social activities and leading active lives. Eligible applicants may receive up to $25,000 per year, per organization, in the form of a grant. Projects must address one or more of the program’s five objectives.
Notice to organizations in Quebec: This call for proposals was discussed with Quebec’s Secrétariat aux aînés, consistent with the Protocol of Agreement which establishes the terms and conditions of cooperation between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec for implementation of the NHSP.
How to fill out your funding application?
New this year: Applicants based in Quebec must now use the standard form to submit their funding application.
To complete your application:
- Use the Standard Grant Application for Funding form.
- Refer to the Application for Funding Guidefor instructions on how to fill out the form and the information to be provided.
Make sure that you have filled all sections of the form and provided all the documents required for the assessment of your application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Different information and reference tools are available on our website to assist you with the call for proposals process and may be consulted at the following links:
o Recorded presentation of the Application Process
o Inspiring examples of Success Stories
o Complementary Fact Sheets
Please also find attached some highlights to help you understand the changes made to the standard application for funding.
Where and when to submit your funding application
You must send your form and all required documents by July 29, 2016, at 11:59 p.m.
| By mail
Service Canada New Horizons for Seniors Program 1001 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East Fourth Floor, Suite 400 Montreal, Quebec H2L 4P9 |
In person
Click here to find a Service Canada office |
Should you have questions or require assistance with the application process, contact us by email or telephone:
Telephone: 1-866-233-3194 (TTY: 1-800-255-4786)
Email: qc-prog@servicecanada.gc.ca
Sincerely,
The Programs Team
Service Canada
Quebec Region