Grants for Seniors
Last updated October 1, 2026
There are currently 903 open grants for seniors in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 398 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Open grants
- 903
- from 644 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $10K–$90K
- Total listed funding
- $118.6M
- across 398 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 22
- 38 with a published date
On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Downstate Reduced Fare Grant Program Transportation · State October 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| Advancing Research on Empirically-Supported Interventions for Older Adults Living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal October 15, 2026 · $3,000,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research focused on the optimization, delivery, sustainability, and effectiveness of empirically-supported… | |
| Agency Funding Application Franklin County Area United Way Inc · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| NVRH Community Health Fund Northeastern Vermont Regional Hosp Inc · Foundation October 17, 2026 · $1K – $4K What They Fund (Recent Examples - FY2026): | |
| Beacon Hill Community Fund Beacon Hill Civic Association Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $3K – $10K The Community Fund supports projects and programs for residents involving: Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street, and adjacent neighborhoods (Boston, MA area) Established in 2019, the Community Fund was created by the Beacon Hill Civic Association… | |
| Academic Geriatrics Award (Academic Impact in Geriatrics Award) Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies Seeks to recognize one APTA Geriatrics Member for excellence in an academic setting. | |
| Clinical Impact in Geriatrics Award Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies Seeks to recognize one APTA Geriatric Member for outstanding clinical practice in a geriatric health care setting. | |
| Community Grants (Community Foundation of West Alabama) Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for arts and humanities, children and youth, education, elder care, environment, health and medicine, recreation and social welfare. | |
| Community Grants Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for charitable purposes to benefit communities in the West Alabama area. Grants may be made for the following charitable purposes: Ordinarily, they do not make grants for: | |
| Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program TX Dept of Agriculture · State November 2, 2026 · Varies Grant program for home-delivered meal services. Eligible applicants include non-profit and governmental organizations. | |
| Cooper Foundation Grants (Waco, Texas) Cooper Foundation · Foundation November 2, 2026 · $5K – $296K Madison Cooper created the Cooper Foundation with a mission to make Waco, Texas a better or more desirable city in which to live, realised through grant awards to qualifying nonprofits in Waco; the Foundation funds education, health, arts… | |
| Grants to Clark County Area Nonprofit Organizations Clark County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation November 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| Community Project Application The Junior League of South Bend Incorporated · Foundation November 21, 2026 · Varies JLSB seeks to partner with organizations to support community empowerment, with specific focus on: The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and… | |
| Robison Foundation - Kulanu (All of Us) Grant Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders · Foundation December 1, 2026 · From $50K Kulanu ('All of Us') grants of $50,000+ fund collaborative, cross-organizational, systemic initiatives for Portland-area Jewish elders. The program is BY INVITATION ONLY; LOIs are accepted biannually with July 1 and December 1 deadlines. | |
| Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants) Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board · Foundation December 12, 2026 · Varies These are competitive grants that support the delivery of specialized legal services to targeted groups of people. Funding is allocated to geographic zones based on the proportion of people living in poverty throughout the state. | |
| Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation January 2, 2027 · Varies Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. | |
| Westfield Service League Grant Program Westfield Service League Inc · Foundation January 26, 2027 · Varies The Westfield Service League (WSL) offers annual grants to non-profit organizations serving the Westfield and Union County communities. | |
| Rockbridge Community Health Foundation Grants Rockbridge Community Health Foundation · Foundation January 30, 2027 · Varies The foundation supports community health initiatives through grants for lasting impact. | |
| Dallas Community Foundation Annual Grants Dallas Community Foundation · Foundation January 30, 2027 · $1K – $5K Through its annual grant distribution, the Dallas Community Foundation gives back to the community, investing in solutions to address local needs. | |
| Austin Junior Forum Grants Program Austin Junior Forum Inc · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies Austin Junior Forum provides grant funding to support projects that serve a significant number of women, children, or elderly in the Austin area. | |
| UWDMI Healthy Community Program Investment United Way of Decatur and Mid IL · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois invests in programs that help people move from crisis to stability and on to self-sufficiency. The Healthy Community program focuses on wellness and ensuring healthcare access for all community members. | |
| Seniors for Seniors Scholarship Friendship Foundation · Foundation February 13, 2027 · Varies Friendship's Seniors for Seniors Scholarship celebrates the meaningful relationship between high school seniors and older adults in the community. | |
| Title III Grant Program Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc · Foundation February 28, 2027 · $1M – $2M SWCAA's annual grant application process allocates state and federal Title III funding to organizations that deliver essential services to older adults. | |
| Juneau Hope Endowment / CBJ Social Service Grant Program Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation March 6, 2027 · Up to $2.5M |
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Grants for seniors by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 22 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 38 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 198 22%
- No deadline published
- 645 71%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 38 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open grants for seniors
- Maryland Department of Aging 22 open
- Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) 13 open
- National Institutes of Health 10 open
- The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg 9 open
- The Scan Foundation 8 open
- AARP Foundation 7 open
644 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 903 open grants for seniors (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 1, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for seniors
Grants for senior services fund aging-in-place programs, elder care, meal delivery, transportation, social isolation prevention, and organizations serving older adults. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the primary federal funder, while the Area Agencies on Aging network distributes services locally.
Grants for Seniors by state
Browse grants for seniors available to organizations in 16 states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for seniors award?
Of the 903 open grants for seniors Grantable lists as of October 1, 2026, 398 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $90K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for seniors?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Maryland Department of Aging (22), Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) (13), National Institutes of Health (10), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (9), and The Scan Foundation (8). In all, 644 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for seniors due?
Of 903 open grants, 22 accept applications on a rolling basis, 38 have a published upcoming deadline, 198 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 645 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.
What federal programs fund senior services?
The Older Americans Act (administered by ACL) funds nutrition programs, supportive services, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention through Area Agencies on Aging. CMS funds Medicare and Medicaid programs for seniors. HUD supports senior housing. The Corporation for National Service funds Senior Corps volunteer programs.
Can organizations get grants for senior nutrition programs?
Yes. The Older Americans Act Title III-C funds congregate and home-delivered meals through AAAs. USDA's CSFP provides food for low-income seniors. The SNAP Education program funds nutrition education. Foundations like AARP Foundation and Meals on Wheels America provide additional senior nutrition grants.
Are there grants for senior technology and social isolation?
Yes. ACL has funded technology programs for older adults. The Retirement Research Foundation and AARP Foundation support age-friendly technology. The FCC's Lifeline program provides discounted internet and phone. Many community foundations fund social isolation prevention programs as this becomes a recognized public health priority.
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