March 7, 2025 King-Hants, Nova Scotia Employment and Social Development Canada
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities.
Today, Canada's Minister of Seniors, Joanne Thompson, concluded her visit to Nova Scotia where she announced an investment of up to $149,447 for up to 8 community-based projects in King-Hants.
These projects will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected in their community. This funding was awarded through the most recent call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
As part of the 2024-25 NHSP Community-based call for proposals, organizations were encouraged to apply for funding to deliver projects that support the national priorities for this cycle. These included:
- supporting healthy aging;
- preventing senior abuse;
- celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion; and
- supporting financial security.
The NHSP funds a wide variety of projects, such as online computer classes, financial literacy and fraud prevention education, meal deliveries, and the purchase of equipment to help keep seniors informed, connected and engaged.
