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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LIVONIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Livonia Community Foundation - Non-Profit Grants Funder: Livonia Community Foundation Inc (MI, US) Geographic Scope: Livonia, Michigan Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations -…

KENDAL CHARITABLE FUNDS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lloyd Lewis – Promising Innovations Fund Purpose: Support improvements in serving older adults that are reflective of a pioneering spirit in the field of aging. Focus Areas: The fund seeks ideas that…

SAINT JOHN'S COMMUNITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lloyd Lewis Fellowship Fund Funder: Saint John's Communities Inc (Wisconsin, US) Purpose: Provides licensed health care staff with additional financial resources to attain certification or complete…

SAINT JOHNS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lloyd Lewis Fellowship Fund Organization: Saint John's Communities Foundation Inc (WI, US) Purpose: Provides licensed health care staff with additional financial resources to attain certification or…

Ranges from $11,000 - $125,000 per award
MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Local Impact Grants Program Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Status: OPEN (ongoing program, most recent cycle Fall 2015) Geographic Scope: Michigan statewide Focus Areas: - Wellness and fitness…

WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Localizing Efforts to Address Falls (LEAF) Program Funder: Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) Program Description: As part of the Falls Free Wisconsin initiative, WIHA offers grants to…

US $25,061 - US $1,303,079
Illinois Department of Aging · Rolling / Open Foundation

Long-Term Care Provider Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Aging Amount: US $25,061 - US $1,303,079 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Long-Term Care Provider Fund aims…

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Long-Term Financial Assistance Overview: Helps eligible seniors remain in their current homes by providing monthly and one-time financial assistance. Eligibility - Missouri Master Masons - Wives of…

BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Loren Richards Elder Care Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Loren Richards Elder Care…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lost Tree Village Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Lost Tree Village Charitable…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LOUDOUN AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Loudoun Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Loudoun…

SHAMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shaman Charitable Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Louis H. Shaman Charitable…

LULA H MCAFEE FOUNDATION XXXXX7006 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lula H. McAfee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lula H. McAfee Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Lula H. McAfee Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in El…

LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Manhattan Arts Grants: Creative Learning Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Amount: US $4,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Manhattan Arts Grants: Creative…

MARDAG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025. For 2025, organizations that applied for…

MARDAG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means…

WILLIAMS M M & R P FDN TA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The…

Canadian Association on Gerontology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margery Boyce Bursary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canadian Association on Gerontology Amount: C $500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Margery Boyce Bursary aims to support post-baccalaureate…

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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