Grants for Seniors

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 896 active grants for seniors in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.

896 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for seniors are open right now?

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…

Maryland Department of Aging · Rolling / Open State

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) CHSP is a level of housing between independent living and institutionalization which combines shelter with daily meals, weekly housekeeping and/or laundry,…

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

Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities Geographic Scope: Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties) Overview: This Request for Ideas (RFI) seeks to identify…

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…

Washington State Department of Transportation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Consolidated Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation Last Updated: October 16, 2024 Summary The Consolidated Grant Program, supported by Washington's…

Maryland Department of Aging · Rolling / Open State

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) The Continuing Care Act authorizes the Department to regulate Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and Continuing Care at Home (CCAH) programs.…

US $20,000 - US $30,000
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cooperative Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cooperative Development Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Cooperative Development Fund…

TRI-COUNTY UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Community Response Fund Status: Established during COVID-19 pandemic response (2020), appears to be closed/historical Geographic Scope: Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga Counties, NY…

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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