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.

902 grants
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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 &…

EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · April 17, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) Geographic Scope: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg counties, South Carolina…

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…

THE FOUNDATION FOR NORTHWEST IL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund Grants Overview: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois awards grants from the Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund to support nonprofit organizations…

MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Power Initiative (CPI) Launched: June 2024 Purpose: Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden,…

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE · November 21, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Project Application Funder: Junior League of South Bend, Inc. (JLSB) Program Type: One-year partnership providing trained volunteers and funding to support nonprofit agency programs…

Banner -University Medical Group · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Reinvestment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Banner University Medical Group Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Banner – University Family Care (B – UFC) Community…

The Amazing X Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Response Fund Overview: Emergency response fund established March 19, 2020, to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during crises (such as COVID-19 pandemic). Provides quick…

Varies (examples: $18,144, $20,000, $30,000, $18,500, $20,000+)
THE LEAGUE CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Trust Fund Grants Organization: The League Club, Inc. (Naples, Florida) Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Collier and Lee Counties, Florida Focus Areas: - Education for…

$1,500 - $20,000
BRANFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Competitive Grants Overview: An annual process to review and support organizations and programs that serve the Branford Community. This is the primary funding opportunity through which most of BCF's…

US $7,500 - US $20,000
THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Comprecare Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Comprecare Fund Grant, managed by The Denver Foundation,…

AREAWIDE AGING AGENCY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Service Contract Funder: Areawide Aging Agency, Inc. Geographic Scope: Oklahoma City, OK - Specific zip codes: 73008, 73122, 73127, 73128 Focus Areas: - Provision…

Tier One: Up to $20,000/year for 2 years; Tier Two: Up to $100,000/year for 2 years
ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities Geographic Scope: Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties) Focus Areas: Intergenerational programming that brings…

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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