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Funding Opportunity

The government of Canada launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program in 2004.  Since then, more than 1,700 projects across Canada have helped Seniors contribute to their community by helping those in need, providing leadership and sharing their knowledge and skills with others.

We are pleased to inform you that the Government of Canada is now implementing the Budget 2007 expansion of the New Horizons for Seniors Program.  An additional $10 million per year has been added to the Program's budget to support two new types of funding: capital assistance funding for non-profit organizations that need upgrades to their facilities and equipment for existing Seniors' programs and activities; and funding to increase awareness for elder abuse on a national or regional level.

Through the Elder Abuse Awareness funding, organizations and coalitions will develop educational and awareness activities to help reduce the abuse of older adults.

Calls for proposals are now underway.  Organizations are invited to submit proposals for national or regional projects to increase knowledge and awareness of abuse of older adults.  The deadline for proposals is December 14, 2007 For more information and to download an application kit, click on the link below.

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