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Lloyd Lewis – Promising Innovations Fund

KENDAL CHARITABLE FUNDS

Funding Amount

Up to $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lloyd Lewis – Promising Innovations Fund

Purpose: Support improvements in serving older adults that are reflective of a pioneering spirit in the field of aging.

Focus Areas: The fund seeks ideas that can enhance the lives of an aging population through services and research. The goal is to develop new understandings and awareness of issues and opportunities in support of this initiative.

Geographic Scope: National

Eligibility: Non-profit organizations working to curate new programs, projects and solutions that positively impact the lives of older adults

Award Details:

  • Grant funding will not exceed $50,000

  • Funding extends no longer than a two (2) year period

  • Based on submissions received, several smaller requests may be granted rather than 1 or 2 larger ones
  • Status: As of the provided information, there will not be a 2024 Promising Innovations Fund grant cycle as Kendal Charitable Funds engaged in a strategic planning process. Future funding information will be shared when available. Note: As of June 11, 2025, Kendal Charitable Funds formally merged into The Kendal Corporation.

    Contact: [email protected]

    Background: Approved in 2007, the first grant was awarded in 2012 to the University of South Florida in support of the development of an Alzheimer's screening tool for low-income communities.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Letter of Intent: Submit an online Letter of Intent (historically accepted until June 10th)
    2. Full Application: Complete application through Kendal Charitable Funds' grant management platform
    3. Review: Award recipient(s) will be notified no later than the week of October 17th
    4. Funding: Funding begins in January following the award cycle

    Required Materials

    • Online Letter of Intent
    • Full online application through grant management platform
    • Proposals addressing two or more of the identified needs through creative, innovative, and replicable strategies

    Grant Seeker Guidelines

    Applicants must carefully review the Promising Innovations Grant Seeker Guidelines before submitting.

    Example 2022 Focus (Workforce Development)

    Proposals were sought that addressed two or more of these needs:

  • Retain members of the current workforce through positive work experiences

  • Recruit and nurture new members of the senior living workforce

  • Build future employment opportunities and career pathways

  • Promote positive images of employment opportunities and careers in senior living
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorshealth-disparities

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