George H. Nettleton Foundation Grant

George H. Nettleton Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: George H. Nettleton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Summary

The George H. Nettleton Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Greater Kansas City area by funding unmet basic needs. The foundation envisions a healthy senior population and invites both new and existing programs to apply. Grants typically average under $100,000 and can extend for a maximum of two years. Agencies must be licensed 501C3 and serve specific counties in Missouri and Kansas.

Overview

Our Vision We envision a senior population, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, who are respected as a vital segment of the community. Our Mission To enhance and improve the quality of life for older adults by funding unmet basic needs in the Greater Kansas City area. George H. Nettleton Foundation GrantNew or existing programs are considered; they may be service-related or for capital improvements. Average amount of annual grant per agency is typically less than $100,000. Maximum duration of funding is two years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Our Guiding Principles

The program’s value per person served is paramount. Agency must be a licensed 501C3.
Agency must be located in or serve the senior population of Jackson, Clay, Platte or Cass counties if Missouri, Johnson or Wyandotte counties in Kansas.
We encourage diversity in the grants submitted. The Foundation is inclusive in its decision-making. George H. Nettleton has the sole discretion to award grants in accordance with its mission.