Community Partnerships

Helping Canadians through community development and partnerships

To help citizens, communities, the not-for-profit sector and other stakeholders move forward with their own solutions to social and economic challenges affecting vulnerable populations in Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada undertakes policy development, research, knowledge mobilization and partnership development activities.

Strategic investments through programs such as the Social Development Partnerships Program and the New Horizons for Seniors Program help strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of communities and the not-for-profit sector to contribute to the wellbeing of children and families, seniors, and other vulnerable populations.

Community partnerships and development policies and programs are the responsibility of the Community Development and Partnerships Directorate: 

Support for the not-for-profit sector and volunteering 

Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP)

• Children and Families 
• Early Childhood Development in Official Language Minority Communities
• Disability

New Horizons for Seniors

• Community Participation and Leadership Funding
• Capital Assistance Funding
• Elder Abuse Awareness Funding

Understanding the Early Years

Intercountry Adoption in Canada 

Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award

Contact: Community Development and Partnerships Directorate