Grants for Seniors

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 896 active grants for seniors in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

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What grants for seniors are open right now?

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2025 Summary The Community Fund for the Gore…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grant Program- Two-year General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The…

Varies by project (recent grants ranged from approximately $1,000 to $25,000+)
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF), in partnership with The Norma Foundation Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Support programs or projects of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST ALABAMA · November 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama Geographic Scope: West Alabama area communities Established: 1999 Purpose The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for…

MERRICK FOUNDATION INC · January 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. The foundation carefully considers each application to…

PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION · October 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Permian Basin Area Foundation Geographic Scope: West Texas, Permian Basin, and Trans-Pecos region Overview: The Permian Basin Area Foundation manages two community…

Varies (recent examples: $15,000 - $38,000)
CENTRAL FLORIDA WOMENS LEAGUE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Central Florida Women's League Foundation Program Type: Annual grants to support Central Florida-based nonprofits Geographic Scope: Central Florida (Dr Phillips,…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation Inc (NC, US) Geographic Scope: Cumberland County, North Carolina Overview: CCF's unrestricted and field-of-interest endowment funds…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants: 'Ewa Beach Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The 'Ewa Beach Community Fund…

Carl B & Florence E King Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants: North Texas Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation offers Community Grants…

Minimum $5,000 per organization
CHUCKANUT HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Health Cohort Pilot Award Amount: Estimated minimum of $5,000 per organization (Board discretion for additional amounts) for participation in collaborative and strategic work. Purpose:…

LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER · July 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Health Improvement Grant Funder: CHI LakeWood Health Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Baudette, Minnesota area and surrounding community Focus Areas: Community health…

CHUCKANUT HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Community Health Legacy Awards Focus: Supporting every child getting a healthy start and/or every person receiving the care they need throughout their lifetime. Award Amount: Estimated $40,000 per…

UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact & Innovation Grants Organization: Chester County United Way Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Education - Financial independence - Health - Support for…

SAINT JOHN'S COMMUNITIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Fund Funder: Saint John's Communities Inc (Wisconsin, US) Purpose: Builds capacity of organizations in the wider Milwaukee community by supporting the creation of lasting solutions…

NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grant - The Hignell Companies Foundation Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Community…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grant- Senior Issues & Human Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Community Impact Grant for Senior Issues &…

UNITED WAY OF HARRISONBURG AND · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Status: Application process is currently CLOSED. United Way will not be accepting grant applications in 2025. Funding…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Funds Overview: The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in which funds are invested in…

COAST CENTRAL CREDIT UNION · August 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Investment Program Overview: Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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