Government of Canada invests more than $144,000 in seniors’ projects in Miramichi
April 15, 2013,
Miramichi, New Brunswick – Seniors in the Miramichi Riding will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Tilly O’Neill Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).
“Our government recognizes the diversity of skills, knowledge and experience that seniors contribute to our society and the economy,” said Ms. O’Neill Gordon. “Through initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are helping to ensure that seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue as active, participating members of their communities.”
Eight (8) organizations in the Miramichi Riding will receive $144,108 for their projects (see following page):
Since its beginning, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has funded more than 12,200 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. This year, the Government of Canada will provide more than $33 million in funding for approximately 1,750 community projects.
New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in the lives of others and their communities. Through the NHSP, the Government of Canada encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences to the benefit of others.
A call for proposals for community-based projects under the NHSP was launched on May 8, 2012. The application deadline was June 29, 2012 for all of Canada, except Quebec. The Quebec call closed on September 14 to coincide with a provincial call for proposals. Projects can receive up to $25,000 in funding and must address one or more of the program’s five objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation, and capital assistance.
Since its beginning, the Program has funded more than 12,200 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada.
The next NHSP call for proposals is anticipated to launch in spring 2013. For more information on the NHSP, please visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/seniors.
As part of the Economic Action Plan 2013, the Government proposes to better protect seniors in a variety of areas, including financial services, financial literacy and health.
