Friday November 26, 2021 | COWICHAN-MALAHAT-LANGFORD
by Mary P Brooke, Editor | Island Social Trends
Funding to support seniors programs is available to local governments.
Alistair MacGregor, MP (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford) is encouraging local governments and organizations to apply for the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) before the December 21, 2021 deadline.
Up to $25,000 in program funding:
Organizations can receive up to $25,000 in funding for programs which benefit vulnerable senior populations, focus on diversity of Canada’s seniors, and promote volunteerism to increase the organization’s capacity.
Community-based projects:
Community-based projects help encourage seniors to stay involved with the community, increase their social participation and inclusion, stay active, and share their knowledge skills and experience with other community members.
“Over the past several years, I’ve watched many organizations take advantage of the New Horizons for Seniors program for the betterment of our communities,” said MacGregor.
“It is important that our government recognize and support the many contributions that seniors make to our community. I hope that as many organizations as possible capitalize on this opportunity to empower seniors here in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford.”
The New Horizons for Seniors Program provides a wide range of opportunities for seniors to participate in meaningful activities that nurture their personal growth and foster community prosperity. These activities empower seniors, enabling them to pursue an active lifestyle, expand their social network and explore new learning experiences that will better help them face the challenges of our rapidly evolving society.
Program details:
To learn more about the program, applicants are encouraged to visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/new-horizons-seniors.html The deadline for NHSP applications is December 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. EST.
