August 6, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia Employment and Social Development Canada
Communities are stronger when every Canadian feels connected, supported and included. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) creates opportunities for thousands of seniors to take the active role in their communities that they deserve.
Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), launched the 2025-2026 call for proposals for community-based projects through the NHSP.
Organizations are invited to apply for funding to support projects that will help seniors be connected and active members of their communities. These projects should reflect the four national priorities for this cycle:
- supporting healthy aging;
- preventing senior abuse;
- celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion; and
- supporting financial security.
The Secretary of State made the announcement while visiting the Power To Be head office in Victoria. The organization received funding through the 2024-25 NHSP community-based stream that invested $60.3 million for 2,905 projects supporting seniors in more than 400 communities across Canada. Their new project, Pathways for Seniors, will allow volunteers to create events where seniors can mentor youth and others in their community, and share their knowledge.
The NHSP funds a wide variety of projects, such as computer classes, financial literacy and fraud prevention education, meal deliveries, and intergenerational activities.
The 2025-26 call for proposals is open until September 17, 2025.