New Horizons for Seniors project funding applications open; deadline is Sept. 17, 2025

August 8, 2025

For immediate release

YORKTON – Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville, would like to advise communities that the 2025-26 New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) call for proposals for funding opened on Aug. 6, 2025 with the application deadline set for 1 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025.

NHSP is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects intended to empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving seniors’ health and well-being. Essentially, seniors lead and inspire projects to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities. Community-based projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding. Of note for 2025-26, “for-profit” organizations are no longer eligible for funding.

The objectives of the NHSP are to:

  • promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
  • engage seniors in the community in mentoring through the mentoring of others;
  • expand awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
  • support the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and
  • provide capital assistance for new and existing community projects and programs for seniors.

“Last year, eight projects in Yorkton-Melville were approved, with a combined amount of $161,784 in federal funding received,” said Wagantall. “The 2024-25 approved projects in our riding included several with building upgrades such as furnace and air conditioner replacements, and kitchen improvement projects; there was a sports ground renovation and funding was provided for a seniors’ lunch program,” said Wagantall.

“I strongly encourage our seniors groups and communities to consider applying this year.”

For details on how to apply, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/new-horizons-seniors-community-based.html. For additional information, contact the New Horizons for Seniors Program by email at W-T-NHSP-PNHA@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at 1-855-312-0400.

For more information:
Office of Cathay Wagantall, MP
(306) 782-3309
Cathay.Wagantall.C1@parl.gc.ca