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.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF RANDOLPH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of Randolph County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Randolph County Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Randolph County…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Fund for Carmel Valley Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Community Fund for Carmel…

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…

$2,000,000 total pool
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Award Amount: $2 million total distributed annually Geographic Scope: Santa Cruz County, California Program Overview: The…

$2,000,000 total annual distribution
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Overview: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County awards approximately $2 million annually through their Community Grants cycle to support nonprofits addressing pressing local…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND · May 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Health Impact Responsive Grant Program Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Status: OPEN (as of March 2016) Geographic Scope: Michigan statewide Focus Areas: Eight priority focus areas…

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…

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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