Age Strong Rolling Grants

The Age Strong Rolling Grant Program, managed by the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission, offers financial support for small-scale programs benefiting the 55+ population. With grants up to $2,500, this initiative aims to enhance social engagement and community resources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 7, 2026, prioritizing organizations not currently funded by related programs. The program fosters community strength by addressing the unique needs of older adults in Boston.

Note:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are no longer available, or up until May 7, 2026. All applications and required documents are due by the dates above to be considered for an award granted at the beginning of the following month. If an application is submitted after the deadline, it will be considered for the following review round.
City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission
Strength of community. Of cultures. Of experiences. Strength to embrace new chapters and opportunities.
Age Strong Rolling Grant Program
Through this program, Age Strong seeks to support one-time programs, events, and small-scale program needs for social programming and support the day-to-day costs of those serving Boston’s 55+ population.
Grant Program Description
Through the Age Strong Rolling Grants, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission seek to fund projects that are small in scale to support organizations serving Boston’s older adults. This grant program provides essential financial assistance to help small non-profit and community groups overcome the unexpected costs that often arise related to day-to-day and programming expenses. The Age Strong Rolling Grants are designed to ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of an organization’s ability to meet the needs of older adults throughout the year. This grant program builds on Mayor Michelle Wu’s commitment to increasing social connection opportunities for older adults and building a Boston that is a home for everyone.
Grant recipients will receive funding of up to $2,500 to address small-scale programming needs.
Age Strong is interested in supporting grassroots nonprofits and organizations/groups whose work contributes to a more engaged and healthy Boston by building community.
Grant Priorities
Expanding social engagement programming for older adults in underserved communities
Serving new consumers who are not already being served by an existing social engagement program offered by the applicant’s organization
Supporting small-scale programming needs and one-time events that arise throughout the year
With the Age Strong Rolling Grants, we aim to fund social engagement activities and projects that provide resources for limited occasion programming or are one-time events. The following are examples of funding requests that align with the grant priorities:

• A special celebration event
• Small group transportation costs
• Admission costs for a trip or outing

Programming supplies - Examples may include but are not limited to: material items, art supplies, purchasing yoga mats, supplies/food for a birthday party or cultural/holiday celebration, etc.

Eligibility

Grant applicants must:
be a nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization or have an official fiscal sponsorOr be an individual representing a senior group and/or civic associationwork with, or on behalf of older adults in Bostonbe in good financial standinghave capacity to successfully complete tasks and/or activities associated with the funding request (i.e., number of staff/volunteers, staff/volunteer experience, staff/volunteers time, resources)be in good standing with current or previous Age Strong grant reporting requirements.To be eligible for future funding through this grant program, an organization must wait for one review round to be completed before applying again.

Ineligibility

Please note, for-profit organizations are not eligible for this grant opportunity.Applicants cannot apply for consecutive rounds of this grant opportunity if awarded.