Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

1581140

Agreement Value:

$23,525.00

Agreement Date:

May 13, 2019 - May 12, 2020

Description:

NHSP ensures that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities. This can be facilitated by projects that support active living; mentoring; volunteering; and increase awareness of all forms of elder abuse. This recognizes that their social participation is key to maintaining their well-being, dignity and quality of life.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected direct outcome(s) of NHSP are: .• Recipient organizations recognize and address barriers to social inclusion faced by seniors..• Recipient organizations develop approaches to engage and retain volunteers..• Participating seniors share their knowledge and experience including with peers and different generations..• Recipient organizations have capacity to support seniors’ initiatives in their communities.

Location:

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, CA J2Y1A4

Reference Number:

141-2019-2020-Q1-24089

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

900063751XX9999

Recipient's Operating Name:

Cercle de fermières de L'Acadie

Recipient's Legal Name:

Cercle de fermières de L'Acadie

Program:

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Program Purpose:

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who want to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities. NHSP supports projects that address one or more of the following five program objectives: - promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;- engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others;- expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;- supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and- providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.