Funding Amount

Up to $6,000 per grant (8 grants totaling $48,000 awarded in 2026)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

LeadingAge PA Internship Grants

Organization: LeadingAge PA Foundation

Purpose: LeadingAge PA is committed to increasing student awareness of diverse career opportunities in the aging services sector. The organization sponsors internship grants that support LeadingAge PA members interested in offering paid internships at their communities for a duration of 8-10 weeks. These grants assist staff from member communities in Pennsylvania as they pursue degrees, certifications, and continuing education in aging services.

Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (internships must be at LeadingAge PA member communities)

Focus Areas:

  • Aging services career development

  • Paid internship programs

  • Professional development and talent management

  • Leadership pipeline development in aging services
    • Eligibility

    • Current voting members of LeadingAge PA
    • Committed to communicating with selected representatives regarding program status and progress during award period

      Evaluation Criteria

      Applications are evaluated on:
    • Meeting defined eligibility requirements
    • Demonstrating commitment to increasing awareness of career opportunities in aging services
    • Showing competent culture of talent management and development that engages and empowers team members, resulting in high performance, innovation, and increased satisfaction
    • Applicant's geographic location or preferred area for internship

      Award Information

    • 2026 Awards: 8 grants totaling $48,000
    • 2026 Recipients: Announced in October

    Contact Information

    Erin McDermott Director of Workforce Solutions & Member Engagement

    LeadingAge PA Foundation
    1100 Bent Creek Boulevard
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

    Phone: 717-763-5724
    Toll Free: 800-545-2270
    Fax: 717-763-1057
    Email: info@leadingagepa.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Components:

    1. Completed Application Form

    2. Letter from Leadership (750 words or fewer)
    - From provider's president, CEO, executive director, or administrator
    - Must outline the following sections:

    ### Required Letter Content
    - Educational Objectives: Outline the goals of the internship and what the intern is expected to learn
    - Intern Benefits: Explain how the intern will gain from this experience and what specific skills or knowledge they will acquire
    - Supervision and Contacts: Identify who will supervise the intern and serve as the primary contact person for both the intern and LeadingAge PA
    - Enriching Environment: Describe how the organization will create a supportive and enriching atmosphere for the intern, which will enhance their awareness of and opportunities in aging services

    Submission: See 2026 Internship Grant Brochure for specific submission instructions

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorsworkforce-developmentprofessional-development

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