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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.
Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative Diseases Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sephardic Home For The Aged Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative…
Dementia Grant (Regional and Local) Administrator: Minnesota Board on Aging Program Type: Competitive grant Focus Areas: Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their impact on family, friends,…
Dementia Respite Grant Funder: Senior Solutions Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont Geographic Scope: Southeastern Vermont Program Overview The Dementia Respite Grant provides financial…
Developing a National Rural Strategy & Reimagining Rural Policy for the 21st Century Funder: The SCAN Foundation Recipient: Brookings Institution Award Year: 2025 Geographic Scope: National Strategic…
DHS Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Grant Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Award Amount: $191,000 Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Expand Inclusive Health…
Overview Diana Jacobs Kalman Diana Jacobs Kalman has had a longtime passion for the science of healthy aging and has been an active board member of the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)…
Digital Inclusion Fund sponsored by Google Fiber Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Digital…
Direct Service Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Retirement Research Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF) offers Direct Service Grants to nonprofit…
Direct Services Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: John T Gorman Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Direct Services Grant Program, initiated by the John…
Direct Services Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Louis City Senior Fund Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview St. Louis City Senior Fund The St. Louis City Senior…
Discretionary Grant: Leclair Elder Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The Greater…
DMF Grants Funder: Del Mar Foundation (CA, US) Mission Focus: The Del Mar Foundation's grants focus on activities, programs, and acquisitions that further its mission to acquire and preserve open…
Dogwood Health Trust: Investing in Community Supports for Older Adults Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dogwood Health Trust Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The…
Donaghue Foundation: Another Look Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Donaghue Foundation's Another…
Douglas County Philip S. Miller Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Douglas County…
Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant, established in honor of…
Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program Overview: The Downtown San Diego Lions Club provides grants through its Welfare Foundation to support local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations…
Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust Grant…
Overview Duneland Health Council Grant Since its inception in 1997 through today, Duneland Health Council has provided almost $7,000,000 in grant allocations to Greater Michigan City Area non-profit…
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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