Lloyd Lewis – Promising Innovations Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
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
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
- Letter of Intent: Submit an online Letter of Intent (historically accepted until June 10th)
- Full Application: Complete application through Kendal Charitable Funds' grant management platform
- Review: Award recipient(s) will be notified no later than the week of October 17th
- 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
What Kendal Charitable Funds actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $25K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
Example grants
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School · Washington, DC
Training and education of adult learners for entry into healthcare sector
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Seniors
- Health disparities
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