Addressing Gaps in Emergency Response Systems for Older Adults Impacted by Wildfires
Funding Amount
$50,600
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Overview
Recipient: LeadingAge California
Award Year: 2025
Geographic Scope: California
Strategic Priority: Long-Term Care
California wildfires greatly impact older adults and long-term services and supports providers serving them. LeadingAge California will document the challenges LTSS providers faced during recent fires, gaps in emergency system responses, and recommendations to strengthen emergency preparedness and response protocols in LTSS settings.
Focus Areas
- Emergency preparedness for older adults
- Wildfire response
- Long-term services and supports settings (senior housing, assisted living, nursing facilities)
- Emergency response protocols
- Documentation of provider challenges and gaps
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Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
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- $6.96M
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- 54% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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