By Staff
August 5th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Mary Alice St. James explaining an election issue to several seniors.
The Federal government has announced a funding program that will have seniors helping seniors create programs that meet their needs.
Last week, Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon announced a call for funding proposals under a new Community-based Projects stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
The NHSP program is a federal grants and contributions program that provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and in their communities.
The new Community-based Projects stream will provide federal funding to support community-based projects designed by seniors for seniors that empowers seniors in their communities and contributes to improving their health and well-being.
The application is now live as of August 1st, and further program information and eligibility criteria and application can be found here.
Organizations can apply for funding until the application deadline on September 12, 2024 (3:00 pm EST).
