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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THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Contact program officer for more information._ _Applications are accepted by invitation only._ About the Dayton Foundation As Greater Dayton's largest and oldest community foundation,…

SEPHARDIC HOME FOR THE AGED FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CENTRAL MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON AGING INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

COUNCIL ON AGING FOR SOUTHEASTERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dementia Respite Grant Funder: Senior Solutions Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont Geographic Scope: Southeastern Vermont Program Overview The Dementia Respite Grant provides financial…

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

RETIREMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

John T Gorman Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $75,000
St. Louis City Senior Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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DEL MAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE PATRICK AND CATHERINE WELDON · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $200 - US $5,000
JUNEAU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

LIONS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

BALIN HILDEGARD CHARIT TUA-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DUNELAND HEALTH COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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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