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?

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…

Maryland Department of Aging · Rolling / Open State

MAP Community Options Counseling MAP Options Counseling is a service through which all individuals in the community and their caregivers, plan and make informed decisions regarding their long term…

Maryland Department of Aging · Rolling / Open State

MAP Information and Assistance (MAP I&A) Information and Assistance (I&A) is the core component of the Maryland Access Point (MAP) gateway. MAP Specialists work with older adults, individuals with…

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…

MARIANNE G FAULKNER TRUST UW FBO VARIOUS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marianne G. Faulkner Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marianne G. Faulkner Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Marianne G. Faulkner…

Marillac Mission Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marillac Mission Fund: Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marillac Mission Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Marillac Mission Fund offers…

South Central Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marjorie Gillig Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2025 Summary The Marjorie Gillig Grant, provided by the South Central Community Foundation,…

THE MARSHALL HOME FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marshall Home Fund: Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall Home Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Marshall Home Fund offers grants aimed at benefiting…

MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary E. Bivins Foundation Rapid Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary E Bivins Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Rapid…

MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary E Bivins Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Mary E. Bivins Foundation…

MARY THOMPSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Thompson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Thompson Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Mary Thompson Foundation, established in 1979, provides essential funding…

US $5,000 - US $7,500
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Warren Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Mary Warren…

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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