The Government of Canada recently announced two calls for proposals for projects intended to help seniors across Canada stay active, engaged and informed.
Andrew Saxton, MP for North Vancouver, issued the call June 5 on behalf of Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors, according to a press release.
The 2015-2016 New Horizons for Seniors Program Call for Proposals for Pan-Canadian Projects invites organizations to apply for funding for projects that will work to reduce social isolation among seniors by using collaborative approaches that place an emphasis on measurable results. Each project will be up to three years in duration and funded between $150,000 and $750,000.
The annual New Horizons for Seniors Program Call for Proposals for Community-Based Projects is inviting organizations to apply for funding of up to $25,000 for projects that will work to empower seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others and support communities by increasing their capacity to address local issues. More than 1,850 projects were approved through the 2014-2015 call.
The application period for both types of proposals began May 29 and will close July 10.
For more information, visit Canada.ca/Seniors.
